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Rhode Island vs Boston College College Basketball Picks, Odds, Predictions 11/17/21

Boston College Eagles (3-0) vs. Rhode Island Rams (2-0)
November 17, 2021 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Rhode Island Rams -5.5 / Boston College Eagles +5.5; Over/Under: -139.5
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The Boston College Eagles and Rhode Island Rams meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Ryan Center. The Boston College Eagles look to get off to a quick 4-0 start. The Rhode Island Rams look for a win to improve to 3-0 on the year.

The Boston College Eagles are averaging 76.7 points on 53.2 percent shooting and allowing 58.7 points on 41 percent shooting. DeMarr Langford Jr. is averaging 17.3 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Makai Ashton-Langford is averaging 13 points and 4.7 rebounds. TJ Bickerstaff is the third double-digit scorer and Quinten Post is grabbing 5.3 rebounds. The Boston College Eagles are shooting 39 percent from beyond the arc and 63.9 percent from the free throw line. The Boston College Eagles are allowing 26.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.

The Rhode Island Rams are averaging 77 points on 49.5 percent shooting and allowing 63 points on 30.6 percent shooting. Ishmael Leggett is averaging 15.5 points and 2 assists, while Makhi Mitchell is averaging 12 points and 2.5 assists. Jeremy Sheppard is the third double-digit scorer and Makhel Mitchell is grabbing 5 rebounds. The Rhode Island Rams are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 71.7 percent from the free throw line. The Rhode Island Rams are allowing 28.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 40 rebounds per game.

The Eagles are 1-3-1 ATS in their last 5 road games. The Rams are 18-8-2 ATS in their last 28 Wednesday games and 1-7-1 ATS in their last 9 games following a ATS win. The over is 15-6 in Eagles last 21 overall. The under is 37-18 in Rams last 55 home games.

The Rhode Island Rams have earned respect from oddsmakers over the years, and they’re probably the more talented team here overall. However, the Boston College Eagles have enough playmakers who can lead them to an upset win on the road, and they’ve been shooting lights out through their first three games. I’m going to lean toward BC and the free points here.

Randy Chambers's Free Pick: Boston College Eagles +5.5

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