Boston College Eagles vs VCU Rams Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Boston College vs VCU NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Annapolis.

Boston College vs VCU Prediction

Planning on watching today's Eagles and Rams game? Catch the action at Alumni Hall (Navy) in Annapolis, MD, as the Rams hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 142.5 points, and VCU is favored by -10.5 against Boston College in a non-conference matchup.

Boston College vs. VCU Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Boston College Eagles at VCU Rams
Where: Annapolis at Alumni Hall (Navy)
Date: Friday, November 8th
Betting Odds VCU -10.5, BOSCOL +392 | VCU -531 O/U 142.5

Eagles Preview: Is a Win at Annapolis Possible for the Eagles?

Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games

Boston College opened their season with a 69-60 win over The Citadel on Monday, November 4th. Playing at home, the Eagles were favored by 16.5 points but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 135-point O/U line.

BC led 37-28 at halftime and both teams scored 32 points in the 2nd half. While they got the win, the Eagles will look to tighten up defensively and improve their performance against the spread moving forward.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Boston College managed to score 69 points in their last game, shooting 38.9% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.4%, with a 27.8% mark from three-point range, hitting 5 of 18 attempts. They were more successful at the free-throw line, converting 78.6% of their shots, going 22 for 28.

Donald Hand Jr. led the Eagles with 22 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 28.6% overall and 37.5% from deep. Brody Fox contributed 18 points, shooting 60.0% from the floor. Elijah Strong was efficient, hitting 71.4% of his shots, including 1 of 2 from three, finishing with 11 points and 3 rebounds.

Eagles Team Defense

Boston College's defense held their opponent to 60 points, with a field goal percentage of 38% (21/54). They allowed 16 two-point field goals on 36 attempts, a 44% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the Eagles gave up 5 three-pointers on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting percentage. Their opponent also went to the free-throw line 28 times, making 22 of those shots, a 78% success rate. Boston College allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.

Rams Preview: Can the Rams Live Up to the Hype at Home?

VCU opened their season with an 84-65 home win over Bellarmine on Monday. The Rams were -21.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 149, surpassing the O/U line of 140.5.

VCU led 45-38 at halftime and tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 27 points while scoring 39 of their own.

Rams Offense Breakdown

VCU's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 52.7%. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 65.5%, thanks in large part to their 51.7% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 29 attempts.

Max Shulga was perfect from the field, going 6 for 6 overall and 4 for 4 from three, finishing with 19 points and 5 assists. The Rams also dished out 20 assists as a team and grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, while shooting 64.7% from the free-throw line.

Rams Team Defense

VCU's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 65 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 52% from the field. The Rams couldn't contain the three-point line, where their opponent hit 15 of 29 shots, a 51% clip.

From the free-throw line, VCU's opponent went 11/17, shooting 64%. The Rams also gave up 12 offensive rebounds, adding to their defensive woes.

Eagles vs Rams Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Eagles offense has averaged 64 points per game while allowing an average of 67. Boston College posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
In their last three home games, VCU has averaged 71 points per game while allowing 61. The team's record in this stretch was 3-0 while going 3-0 vs. the spread.
Going back to their last ten games as the underdog, the Eagles have a straight up record of 4-6. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.
Against the spread, the Rams have put together 1-2 in their last three games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 2-1 straight up.