Boston College Eagles will go to the free throw line vs North Carolina Tar Heels on Saturday, hoping to boost its 7-13 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
On the Sportsbook NCAA basketball betting line for this matchup, North Carolina sat as -26.5-point favorites over at Sportsbook. Also, check out the current over/under betting total for points scored, which often goes up first at online sportsbook Sportsbook
Boston College Eagles vs North Carolina Tar Heels Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The North Carolina Tar Heels bring a 18-2 record (7-11-2 ATS) to this tilt against the 7-13 Eagles, who are 4-10-1 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed North Carolina go 13-7 so far and the Boston College Eagles go 4-11.
According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 17-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels and the No. 329-rated Boston College Eagles in this matchup.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and North Carolina has the nation's No. 6-rated offensive output, at 85.65 PPG. The visiting Boston College Eagles defense ranks No. 99 allowing on average 68.55 PPG. The Tar Heels FG% has averaged 48.21% so far, more than the North Carolina Eagles marksmen have achieved on the year, 41.52% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eli Carter scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Eagles to a win (they lost 72-62 to Florida State at Conte Forum on Tuesday).
The Tar Heels got 19 points from Brice Johnson as North Carolina ran past Virginia Tech 75-70 on Sunday at Cassell Coliseum.
Next Betting Matchups
Boston College at Virginia, Wednesday, February 3rd
North Carolina at Louisville, Monday, February 1st