Boston College Eagles (16-14) vs. Louisville Cardinals (8-22)
March 9, 2024 5:30 pm EDT
The Line: Louisville Cardinals +4.5; Over/Under: +143.5
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The Boston College Eagles need a win after losing 6 of their last 9 games. The Louisville Cardinals are riding a 6-game losing streak. Here’s a Boston College Eagles vs Louisville Cardinals prediction.
Boston College Eagles Betting Preview
The Boston College Eagles recently beat Miami while losing to Virginia and Pitt. The Boston College Eagles are averaging 75 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 44.8 percent shooting. Quinten Post is averaging 16.8 points and 8 rebounds, while Claudell Harris Jr. is averaging 13.1 points and 3.4 rebounds. Jaeden Zackery is the third double-digit scorer and Devin McGlockton is grabbing 6 rebounds. The Boston College Eagles are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 74.2 percent from the free throw line. The Boston College Eagles are allowing 35.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.3 rebounds per game.
Louisville Cardinals Betting Preview
The Louisville Cardinals recently lost to Duke, Syracuse, and Virginia Tech. The Louisville Cardinals are averaging 71.9 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 79 points on 47.3 percent shooting. Mike James is averaging 13.1 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Brandon Huntley-Hatfield is averaging 12.7 points and 8.4 rebounds. Tre White is the third double-digit scorer and Skyy Clark is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Louisville Cardinals are shooting 30 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Louisville Cardinals are allowing 37.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Boston College Eagles vs Louisville Cardinals prediction
The Boston College Eagles are going to get the benefit of the doubt based on how bad Louisville has been this season. However, let’s not act like Boston College is the most talented team in the ACC. Right when you’re ready to buy into Boston College or lay points, the Eagles let you down. Boston College is a program that’s struggled for years in the favorite role and is 12-17-1 ATS on the year. The Louisville Cardinals have seen 7 of their 8 wins this season come at home. Give me the free buckets with the Cards at home.
