Many eyes in the college basketball world will be on Conte Forum Wednesday as the Boston College Eagles look to beat the odds vs the Pittsburgh Panthers in NCAA hoops betting action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Pittsburgh Panthers opened as -3-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).
Pittsburgh Panthers vs Boston College Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
This college basketball season, the Boston College Eagles are 9-15 overall and 13-9 ATS, while the Pittsburgh Panthers are 12-11 and 8-13-2 ATS. As for the betting totals, Boston College boasts a 13-9 on the OU, and Pittsburgh is 11-12.
The Eagles - Panthers odds would favor the Eagles if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Boston College is rated No. 242 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Pittsburgh is at No. 281.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Boston College has the nation's No. 158-rated offensive output, at 73.29 PPG. The visiting Pittsburgh Panthers defense ranks No. 222 allowing on average 77.17 PPG. The Eagles FG% has averaged 45.35% so far, more than the Boston College Panthers marksmen have achieved on the year, 45.35% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Pittsburgh suffered a 72-64 loss against Duke on Saturday, getting 24 points from Michael Young in a losing effort at Cameron Indoor Stadium.
Boston College was run off the court by the Cardinals on Saturday as Louisville routed them 90-67 at Conte Forum.
Next Betting Matchups
Pittsburgh home to Syracuse, Saturday, February 11th
Boston College at Georgia Tech, Saturday, February 11th