The Louisville Cardinals (16-6) travel to face off against the Boston College Eagles (10-11) on Wednesday, February 5th. This game will be played at Silvio Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill and televised on ACCN. Boston College is coming off a win in their previous game, while Louisville is looking to get back on track from a loss to the Georgia Tech. Tip-off is set for 7:00 ET.
Louisville Cardinals vs Boston College Eagles
The Cardinals Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Louisville Cardinals Recent Game/Games
Louisville’s season record dropped to 16-6 after a 77-70 loss to Georgia Tech on Saturday. The Cardinals, who were -9.5 favorites going into the game, didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game were 147, just under the O/U line of 149.5.
Louisville led 38-27 at halftime but allowed 50 points in the second half while scoring only 32. The Cardinals will need to address their second-half defense and find ways to close out games more effectively.
The Eagles Look To Bounce Back From A Loss
Boston College Eagles Recent Game/Games
Boston College improved to 10-11 on the season with a 77-76 win over Florida State on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +6 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
BC trailed 41-36 at halftime but outscored the Seminoles 41-35 in the second half. The combined points of 153 went over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.
Cardinals Offense Breakdown
Louisville put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 45.5% from the field and 36% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 54.5%, with a 53.3% success rate on two-point attempts. The Cardinals struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 57.9% of their attempts.
Lance Terry led the way with 23 points, connecting on 4 of 9 threes, while Terrence Edwards Jr. added 22 points, shooting 50% from deep. Chucky Hepburn contributed 17 points and 5 assists, and Naithan George dished out 9 assists. Baye Ndongo grabbed 11 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Eagles Offense Breakdown
Boston College put up 77 points in their last game, despite shooting just 36.4% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, thanks in part to hitting 40.7% from three-point range, connecting on 11 of 27 attempts. At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 18 of 22 shots for an 81.8% success rate.
Donald Hand Jr. led the way with 31 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 6 of 11 from beyond the arc. Jamir Watkins added 19 points and 7 boards, while Malique Ewin contributed 18 points and 9 rebounds. The Eagles grabbed 13 offensive rebounds and finished with 10 assists as a team.
Cardinals Team Defense
Louisville’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 77 points on 47% shooting. The Cardinals allowed their opponent to hit 56% of their two-point attempts, with 22 makes on 39 tries.
From beyond the arc, Louisville’s opponent went 8/24, shooting 33%. The Cardinals also sent them to the line 17 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 52%. Louisville gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Eagles Team Defense
Louisville’s defense gave up 77 points, with the opposing team shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 56% success rate.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 8 of 24 threes, shooting 33%. Louisville also sent them to the line 17 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 52%. The Cardinals gave up 8 offensive rebounds.
Cardinals vs Eagles Trends
- When looking at their past five road matchups, Louisville has an ATS record of 4-1 while averaging 81 per game. The team went 4-1 overall in these games.
- In their last ten games at home, the Eagles have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team’s offense averaged 66 points per game in these contests.
- Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Eagles have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
- In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Cardinals have a strong straight up record of 4-1. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.
Cardinals vs Eagles Prediction
The Eagles come in as the underdog at +13.5, making them our top choice on the point spread. We not only expect them to cover the spread but also believe they have a strong chance of winning the game outright, especially if you’re aiming for a higher moneyline payout.
Regarding the over/under, the current line is set at 146.5, and our model predicts the Cardinals and Eagles to score a combined 145 points. We recommend betting on the under.
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Last updated:February 5, 2025 Boston College Eagles, Louisville Cardinals