Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Louisville vs Boston College NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chestnut Hill.
Louisville vs Boston College Prediction
Betting on today's Cardinals and Eagles game? Catch the action at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, MA, as the Eagles hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ACCN. Louisville is favored by -13.5 in this Atlantic Coast conference matchup the against Boston College. The over/under for the game is set at 146.5 points.
Louisville vs. Boston College Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Louisville Cardinals at Boston College Eagles
- Where: Chestnut Hill at Silvio Conte Forum
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds LOU -13.5, LOU -1200 | BOSCOL +725 O/U 146.5
Cardinals Preview: Will Louisville Win on the Road?
Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games
Louisville’s season record dropped to 16-6 after a 77-70 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Cardinals, who were -9.5 favorites, not only lost the game but also failed to cover the spread.
Louisville led 38-27 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 32. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.5.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Lance Terry and Terrence Edwards Jr. led the way for Louisville in their last game, with Terry scoring 23 points and hitting 4 threes, while Edwards added 22 points, shooting 50% from deep. Chucky Hepburn contributed 17 points and 5 assists, and J'Vonne Hadley chipped in 16 points, connecting on 60% of his shots. Naithan George dished out 9 assists, and Baye Ndongo grabbed 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
As a team, the Cardinals shot 45.5% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They hit 36% of their threes, going 9 for 25, and struggled at the free-throw line, making just 57.9% of their attempts. Louisville finished with 7 offensive rebounds and 12 assists in the game.
Cardinals Team Defense
Louisville's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 47% shooting from the field. They allowed 56% shooting on two-point attempts, with the opposing team hitting 22 of 39 shots inside the arc.
From three-point range, the Cardinals' defense allowed 8 threes on 24 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 52%. Louisville gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Eagles Preview: No Pressure for Boston College as Home Dogs
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College improved to 10-11 on the season with a 77-76 home win over Florida State on Saturday, February 1st. The Eagles were +6 point underdogs going into the game and not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
BC trailed 41-36 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Seminoles 41-35. The total points for the game ended at 153, going over the pre-game line of 145.5.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Boston College's offense put up 77 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.4% from the field. They connected on 40.7% of their three-point attempts, going 11-for-27 from deep, and hit 81.8% of their free throws, making 18 of 22 attempts.
Donald Hand Jr. led the way with 31 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 6 of 11 threes at a 54.5% clip. Jamir Watkins added 19 points, and Malique Ewin contributed 18 points and 9 boards.
Eagles Team Defense
Boston College's defense held their opponent to 76 points, despite allowing 11 three-pointers on 27 attempts, a 40% shooting rate from beyond the arc. They were more effective inside, limiting their opponent to 33% shooting on two-point attempts, with just 13 makes on 39 tries.
At the free-throw line, their opponent capitalized, hitting 18 of 22 attempts for an 81% success rate. Boston College also gave up 13 offensive rebounds in the game.
Cardinals vs Eagles Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Louisville has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 81 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Eagles have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs. the spread. The team averaged 66 points per game in this stretch.
- The last five games that Boston College was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 1-4 straight up.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Cardinals have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Louisville vs Boston College Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Boston College +13.5 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.