Boston College Eagles vs Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Matchup

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

Boston College vs Georgia Tech Prediction

Betting on today's Eagles and Yellow Jackets game? Catch the action at McCamish Pavilion in Atlanta, GA, as the Yellow Jackets hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPNU. This Atlantic Coast conference matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points, and Georgia Tech is favored to win by -6.5 at home vs. Boston College.

Boston College vs. Georgia Tech Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Boston College Eagles at Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets
Where: Atlanta at McCamish Pavilion
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds GTECH -6.5, BOSCOL +235 | GTECH -298 O/U 145.5

Eagles Preview: Will the Eagles Pull Through as the Away Underdog?

Boston College improved to 9-5 on the season with a 78-68 win over Miami on Wednesday. The Eagles, who were +1.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread. The total points for the game were 146, surpassing the O/U line of 142.5.

Boston College turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring Miami 49-27 after trailing 41-29 at halftime. The Eagles’ strong defensive effort in the 2nd half was key to their comeback.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Boston College put up 78 points in their latest game, shooting 46.4% from the field and 38.5% from three-point range. They connected on 21 of 26 free throws, hitting 80.8% from the line, and grabbed 10 offensive rebounds.

Matthew Cleveland led the Eagles with 21 points, hitting 2 of 4 from deep, while Chad Venning added 17 points on 7 of 10 shooting. Joshua Beadle was perfect from three, going 2 for 2 and finishing with 13 points in just 16 minutes.

Eagles Team Defense

Boston College's defense gave up 68 points, allowing their opponent to shoot 46% from the field, with 26 made baskets on 56 attempts. Inside the arc, they conceded 21 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, a 48% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Eagles allowed 5 made threes on 13 attempts, with their opponent shooting 38%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they made 21 free throws, shooting 80%. Boston College gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Yellow Jackets Preview: Does Georgia Tech Have a Shot at a Home Win?

Georgia Tech Yellow Jackets Recent Game/Games

Georgia Tech improved to 7-7 on the season with an 86-75 win over Notre Dame on Tuesday. The Yellow Jackets were -1.5 favorites and covered the spread in the victory.

Georgia Tech led 43-24 at halftime but allowed 51 points in the 2nd half while scoring 43 of their own. The game’s total points of 161 exceeded the O/U line of 142.5.

Yellow Jackets Offense Breakdown

Georgia Tech's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 86 points and shooting 56.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.2%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-pointers and 40% from beyond the arc.

Tae Davis led the way with 27 points and 7 rebounds, while Javian McCollum and Duncan Powell each added 21 points. Matt Allocco contributed 15 points and 7 assists, and Lance Terry was nearly perfect from the field, hitting 5 of 6 shots, including 2 of 3 from three-point range.

Yellow Jackets Team Defense

Georgia Tech's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 75 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Yellow Jackets allowed their opponent to connect on 22 of 33 two-point attempts, a 66% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Georgia Tech's defense gave up 8 threes on 20 attempts, with the other team shooting 40%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 25 times, where they made 18, shooting 72%.

Eagles vs Yellow Jackets Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Although Boston College has a straight up record of 4-6 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 66 points per game in these games.
Although Georgia Tech has a straight up record of 0-3 in their last three home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 62 points per game in these games.
Going back to their previous ten games as the underdog, Boston College has an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 4-6 straight up.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Yellow Jackets have a strong straight up record of 5-0. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.