Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Thursday when the Boston College Eagles try to run the Notre Dame Fighting Irish off the court at Conte Forum in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Notre Dame Fighting Irish opened as -8-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Notre Dame Fighting Irish vs Boston College Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Boston College Eagles sport a record of 7-7 and 3-6 ATS heading into this betting matchup, while the Notre Dame Fighting Irish have 9-4 and 4-7 ATS marks on the season. The OVER/UNDER records are 3-6 for the Boston College Eagles and 7-4 for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 59-rated Notre Dame Fighting Irish taking on the No. 281-rated Boston College Eagles in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Boston College's No. 225-rated squad against Notre Dame's No. 160-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Boston College rates No. 103 in the country with 7.36 per game, while their foes tonight, the Notre Dame Fighting Irish rank No. 64 nationally with 8.23 per match.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Demetrius Jackson scored 18 points in a futile effort to lead the Fighting Irish to a win (they lost 77-66 to Virginia at John Paul Jones Arena on Saturday).
The Eagles got 19 points from Eli Carter, but it was Duke that prevailed in a 81-64 final on Saturday at Conte Forum.
Next Betting Matchups
Notre Dame home to Pittsburgh, Saturday, January 9th
Boston College at Syracuse, Wednesday, January 13th