The Boston College Eagles (12-18) travel to face off against the Pittsburgh Panthers (16-14) on Saturday, March 8th. This game will be played at Petersen Events Center in Pittsburgh and televised on ACCN. Both Boston College and Pittsburgh will be looking to bounce back from losses in their previous games. Tip-off is scheduled for 6:00 ET.

Boston College Eagles vs Pittsburgh Panthers

The Eagles Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games

Boston College fell to 12-18 on the season after a 78-69 loss to Clemson on Wednesday, March 5th. Despite being +15 point underdogs, the Eagles managed to keep the game closer than expected.

BC trailed 49-39 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 29 points while scoring 30. The total points for the game reached 147, surpassing the O/U line of 138.5.

The Panthers Look To Bounce Back From A Loss

Pittsburgh Panthers Recent Game

Pittsburgh fell to 16-14 on the season after a 71-63 road loss to NC State on Wednesday. The Panthers entered the game as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 34-30 at halftime, Pittsburgh scored 33 points in the 2nd half but allowed 37. The total points for the game were 134, falling under the O/U line of 139.5.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

In their last game, Boston College put up 69 points, shooting 41.7% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.7%, and they connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.

Jaeden Zackery led the Eagles with 21 points, hitting 7 of 12 shots, including 2 of 4 from three-point range. Jayden Hastings was perfect from the field, going 8-for-8, while Chase Hunter added 18 points, shooting 60% overall and 50% from deep.

Panthers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Panthers put up 63 points, shooting 41.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 47.1%. They hit 35.3% from beyond the arc, connecting on 6 of 17 attempts, and were 75% from the free-throw line, making 15 of 20 shots.

Jaland Lowe played all 40 minutes, contributing 20 points, 7 rebounds, and 7 assists, despite shooting just 37.5% overall and 25% from three. Michael O’Connell added 15 points and 8 assists, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Breon Pass made 4 of 9 threes, finishing with 14 points.

Eagles Team Defense

Boston College’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field on 25 of 60 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 42 attempts, a 45% shooting rate.

From three-point range, the Eagles’ defense saw the other team hit 6 of 18 shots, a 33% success rate. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they converted 13 attempts, shooting 72%. Boston College gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.

Panthers Team Defense

Boston College’s defense gave up 78 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 25 made field goals on 60 attempts.

Defensively, the Eagles gave up 19 two-point field goals on 42 attempts (45%) and 6 three-pointers on 18 attempts (33%). The opposing team also went 13/18 from the free-throw line, shooting 72%.

Eagles vs Panthers Trends

• Across the Eagles last three road games, the team averaged 64 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 0-3 straight-up.
• When looking at their past three home matchups, Pittsburgh has an ATS record of 0-3 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 0-3 overall in these games.
• Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Boston College has an ATS mark of 1-2 while going 0-3 straight up.
• Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Panthers have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.

Eagles vs Panthers Prediction

For a point-spread bet in this Panthers vs. Panthers matchup, we’re leaning towards the Panthers at -12.5. Although our projections show the Panthers winning 76-70, we suggest placing your bet on the Eagles for the point-spread.

As for the over/under, the the line is currently at 142.5, and our model projects the Eagles and Panthers to reach a combined total of 146 points. Our bet is on taking the over.

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