Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Dartmouth vs Boston College NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chestnut Hill.
Dartmouth vs Boston College Prediction
Betting on today's Big Green and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 137.5 points, with Boston College being favored by -17 over Dartmouth.
Dartmouth vs. Boston College Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Dartmouth Big Green at Boston College Eagles
- Where: Chestnut Hill at Silvio Conte Forum
- Date: Friday, November 29th
- Betting Odds BOSCOL -17, DART +935 | BOSCOL -1942 O/U 137.5
Big Green Preview: Do the Big Green Have a Shot at a Road Win?
Dartmouth fell to Marist 75-62 on Tuesday, November 19th, in an away game. Entering as +9 point underdogs, the Big Green not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 137, just under the 138-point O/U line.
Dartmouth trailed 40-28 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, scoring 34 points while allowing 35.
Big Green Offense Breakdown
Dartmouth struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 37.7% overall and 26.7% from three-point range, hitting 8 of 30 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.3%, but they did manage to shoot 80% from the free-throw line, making 8 of 10 attempts.
Jayden Williams led the way with 14 points, hitting 3 of 5 threes, while Jadin Collins-Roberts contributed 13 points and 9 rebounds. Martin Kawa also added 12 points, connecting on 4 of 5 from beyond the arc.
Big Green Team Defense
Dartmouth's defense gave up 75 points in their last game, allowing the opposing team to shoot 47% from the field. Inside the arc, they struggled, with their opponents hitting 58% of their two-point attempts, going 20/34.
From three-point range, Dartmouth held their opponents to 32% shooting, with 8 made threes on 25 attempts. They also sent the other team to the line 19 times, where they converted 11 free throws for 57%.
Eagles Preview: Do the Eagles Stand a Chance at Home?
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College pulled off a 63-61 win over Boise State on Tuesday, November 26th. The Eagles were +9.5 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.
After a 26-26 tie at halftime, Boston College outscored Boise State 37-35 in the second half. The game’s total points of 124 fell short of the 143.5 over/under line.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Boston College put up 63 points in their last game, shooting 49% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 51%, largely due to hitting just 2 of 12 from three-point range, good for 16.7%. Inside the arc, they were much more effective, connecting on 59% of their two-point attempts.
Javan Buchanan led the way with 24 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from deep. Chad Venning added 16 points on 63.6% shooting, while Joshua Beadle contributed 13 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots. The Eagles finished with 8 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, while shooting 73.3% from the free-throw line.
Eagles Team Defense
Boston College's defense allowed 61 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field, connecting on 25 of their 51 attempts. Inside the arc, they were 23/39, hitting 59% of their two-point shots.
From three-point range, the opposition struggled, making just 2 of 12 attempts for 16%. Boston College also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 11, shooting 73%. The Eagles gave up 6 offensive rebounds.
Big Green vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Big Green last three road games, the team averaged 59 points per game while allowing 80. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 0-3, while going 0-3 straight-up.
- In their last three games at home, the Eagles have a straight up record of 1-2 while going 1-2 vs. the spread. The team averaged 62 points per game in this stretch.
- In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Big Green have a straight up record of 1-9 and an ATS mark of 3-6-1.
- In their last three games as the betting favorite, the Eagles have a strong straight up record of 3-0. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
Dartmouth vs Boston College Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Dartmouth +17 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.