VCU vs. Boston College Predictions & Picks: Spread, Total – November 8

Published 4:28 pm Thursday, November 7, 2024

Friday’s game between the VCU Rams (1-0) and Boston College Eagles (1-0) going head to head at Navy Alumni Hall has a projected final score of 70-70 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of VCU, so it should be a tight matchup. The game will begin at 6:00 PM ET on November 8.

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VCU vs. Boston College Game Info & Odds

  • Date: Friday, November 8, 2024
  • Time: 6:00 PM ET
  • TV: CBS Sports Network
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  • Where: Annapolis, Maryland
  • Venue: Navy Alumni Hall
  • Line: VCU -8.5
  • Point total: 144.5
  • Moneyline (to win): VCU -400, Boston College +310

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VCU vs. Boston College Score Prediction

  • Prediction:
    VCU 71, Boston College 70

Spread & Total Prediction for VCU vs. Boston College

  • Pick ATS:
  • Pick OU: Under (144.5)

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VCU Performance Insights

  • VCU scored 71 points per game and allowed 66.7 last season, ranking them 252nd in the nation on offense and 39th on defense.
  • On the glass, the Rams were 181st in college basketball in rebounds (32 per game) last year. They were 70th in rebounds conceded (29.8 per game).
  • VCU was 142nd in the nation in assists (13.5 per game) last season.
  • With 8.5 made 3-pointers per game and shooting 35.3% from downtown last season, the Rams were 72nd and 108th in the nation, respectively, in those categories.
  • VCU was 107th in the nation in 3-pointers conceded (6.8 per game) and 41st in 3-point percentage defensively (31.3%) last season.
  • Last year, the Rams took 55.8% of their shots from inside the arc, and 44.2% from beyond it. In terms of makes, 64.5% of the Rams’ baskets were 2-pointers, and 35.5% were 3-pointers.

Boston College Performance Insights

  • Boston College put up 74.1 points per game (155th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while surrendering 71.9 points per contest (177th-ranked).
  • The Eagles grabbed 32.3 boards per game (156th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while allowing 31.9 rebounds per contest (197th-ranked).
  • Boston College averaged 14.1 assists per game, which ranked them 112th in college basketball.
  • With 10.3 turnovers per game, the Eagles were 87th in the country. They forced 10.3 turnovers per contest, which ranked 268th in college basketball.
  • The Eagles were 87th in college basketball with 8.3 treys per game last year. Meanwhile, they ranked 52nd with a 36.2% shooting percentage from downtown.
  • Boston College allowed 7.7 three-pointers per game (235th-ranked in college basketball). It allowed opponents to shoot 34.6% (252nd-ranked) from beyond the arc.
  • Last year Boston College took 61.7% two-pointers, accounting for 69.6% of the team’s baskets. It shot 38.3% from beyond the arc (30.4% of the team’s baskets).

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