Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Loyola Maryland vs Boston College NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chestnut Hill.
Loyola Maryland vs Boston College Prediction
Planning on watching today's Greyhounds and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on ACC. The over/under for this game is set at 138.5 points, and Boston College is favored by -12.5 against Loyola Maryland in a non-conference matchup.
Loyola Maryland vs. Boston College Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Boston College Eagles
- Where: Chestnut Hill at Silvio Conte Forum
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds BOSCOL -12.5, LOYMD +516 | BOSCOL -771 O/U 138.5
Greyhounds Preview: Will Loyola Maryland Pull Through as the Underdog Road Team?
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Recent Game/Games
Loyola Maryland dropped their recent game to VCU, losing 83-57 on Saturday, November 16th. The Greyhounds were big underdogs, going into the game at +24.5, but they didn’t manage to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 140, just over the O/U line of 139.
After trailing 36-30 at halftime, Loyola Maryland struggled in the 2nd half, scoring only 27 points while allowing 47. The Greyhounds will need to regroup as they look to bounce back from this loss.
Greyhounds Offense Breakdown
Loyola Maryland struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 32.8% from the field and finishing with 57 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.9%, with two-point shooting at 31.6% and three-point shooting at 35% (7/20). They also hit 63.2% of their free throws, going 12/19 from the line.
Jack Clark was a bright spot, hitting 9 of 11 shots overall and 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 25 points and 6 rebounds in 26 minutes. Joe Bamisile added 22 points, shooting 58.3% from the field, while Max Shulga contributed 20 points, 10 rebounds, and 7 assists, shooting 50% overall and 37.5% from three.
Greyhounds Team Defense
Despite giving up 83 points, Loyola Maryland managed to limit their opponent's three-point shooting to 30%, as they hit 8 of their 26 attempts from beyond the arc. However, the Greyhounds struggled to contain the inside game, allowing 62% shooting on two-point attempts, with their opponent converting 22 of 35 shots.
Loyola Maryland also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they made 15 of their attempts, shooting 68% from the charity stripe. On the boards, the Greyhounds gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Eagles Preview: Do the Eagles Stand a Chance at Home?
Boston College picked up a 72-69 win over Temple on Friday, November 15th. The Eagles, who were +2 point underdogs, not only won but also covered the spread. The game was played at home, and the final score fell just under the O/U line of 143.5, with a combined 141 points.
Boston College led 46-41 at halftime but slowed down in the 2nd half, scoring 26 points while allowing 28. Despite the closer 2nd half, the Eagles held on for the win.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Boston College put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 42.6% from the field and 35% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 65% of their free throws, going 13-for-20 from the line.
Elijah Strong led the way with 25 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 57.9% overall. Jamal Mashburn Jr. added 23 points, hitting 4-of-7 from three-point range. The Eagles grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists in the game.
Eagles Team Defense
Boston College's defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 42% from the field. They allowed 26 made field goals on 61 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Boston College's defense held opponents to 35% shooting, with 7 made threes on 20 attempts. At the free-throw line, opponents shot 65%, making 13 out of 20.
Greyhounds vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last three road contests, the Greyhounds offense has averaged 57 points per game while allowing an average of 65. Loyola Maryland posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
- Although Boston College has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 4-6. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
- The last ten games that Loyola Maryland was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
- Through their last three games as the favorite, the Eagles have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 3-0.
Loyola Maryland vs Boston College Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Loyola Maryland +12.5 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.