The Billikens hope to be lousy hosts on Thursday as the Boston College Eagles pay a visit to Anaheim Convention Center on the college basketball betting menu.

This matchup is a neutral-site affair being played at Anaheim Convention Center.

The Billikens are 3-0 so far on the season, and 3-0 ATS vs. the number. The Eagles, meanwhile, are 1-2 and 0-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Saint Louis go 1-2 and the Eagles go 0-1 on the totals.



View Boston College vs Saint Louis Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
The Eagles are listed as 16.5-point underdogs at many online sportsbooks.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Billikens sit at No. 105 in the current college hoops power poll here at Odds Shark, while the Eagles sit at No. 338 on the same chart. The computers running our scores simulations have concluded that the Billikens will win this game 85-45.



How They Match Up:
Offensively, the game matches up Saint Louis's No. 167 nationally ranked offense (69.7 points per game) against a Eagles defense that sits as the No. 316 at 77.3 PPG. The Billikens have been averaging 49% from the field, more than the Eagles have managed so far this season (35.5% on average).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Boston College owns the country's No. 320-rated mark, allowing 86 points per game on the highway. Saint Louis, on the other hand, rates No. 171 in scoring at home.

Boston College was an 82-46 loser in its last match at home against Massachusetts. They failed to cover the 4.5–point spread as underdogs. Boston College was run off the court by the Minutemen on Monday as Massachusetts routed them 82-46 at Conte Forum.

Saint Louis was a 77-64 Sportsbook in its last match at home against Washington. They covered the 5–point spread as favorites. Brian Conklin went off for 25 points and added 4 rebounds, leading Saint Louis over Washington, 77-64, on Sunday at Chaifetz Arena.


Boston College Eagles Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 7-3
Before playing Penn State are 2-0
After playing Massachusetts are 8-2
After a loss are 6-4

Saint Louis Billikens Trends:
When playing on Thursday are 6-4
After playing Washington are 0-3
After a win are 6-4

A few Eagles at Billikens trends to consider:
Saint Louis is 7-2 SU in its last 9 games
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Saint Louis's last 7 games


Next up:
Boston College home to Penn State, Wednesday, November 30
Saint Louis at Loyola Marymount, Tuesday, November 29