North Carolina at Boston College odds, picks and predictions
The Boston College Eagles (11-6, 2-4 ACC) welcome the No. 3 North Carolina Tar Heels (14-3, 6-0) to Silvio O. Conte Forum Saturday. Tip is set for 2:15 p.m. ET (CW Network). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook's lines around the North Carolina vs. Boston College odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.
The Eagles beat the Notre Dame Fighting Irish 63-59 Monday yet failed to cover as 9.5-point home favorites. They are 7-10 against the spread (ATS) on the season and just 1-5 ATS over their last 6. Boston College is 1-5 ATS in conference play. It is led by F Quinten Post, who is averaging 16.9 points per game (PPG).
North Carolina is No. 3 in the Paste BN Sports Coaches Poll. It beat the Louisville Cardinals 86-70 Wednesday, failing to cover as a 21-point home favorite. The Tar Heels are 10-7 ATS on the season and 4-2 ATS in ACC action. North Carolina has covered 6 of its last 7 games. It has covered all 3 true road games. The Tar Heels are led by G RJ Davis, who is averaging 20.4 PPG.
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North Carolina at Boston College odds
Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access Paste BN Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): North Carolina -280 (bet $280 to win $100) | Boston College +225 (bet $100 to win $225)
- Against the spread (ATS): North Carolina -6.5 (-110) | Boston College +6.5 (-110)
- Over/Under (O/U): 154.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
North Carolina at Boston College picks and predictions
Prediction
North Carolina 83, Boston College 73
Moneyline
PASS.
The Tar Heels (-280) have played well on the road in ACC action but aren't worth a consideration to win outright at -280.
Against the spread
LEAN NORTH CAROLINA -6.5 (-110).
In Davis and C Armando Bacot, the Tar Heels have consistent scoring, which has helped them cover often. North Carolina has covered 3 straight games as a single-digit favorite and has been perfect ATS on the road.
The Eagles, on the other hand, have struggled to cover, especially at home. They are 0-3 ATS in home conference games. Boston College started the season 3-1 ATS and is 4-9 ATS following that start.
Expect the home side to continue to struggle, and back NORTH CAROLINA -6.5 (-110).
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Over/Under
BET OVER 154.5 (-115).
If there's 1 thing both teams have done well for bettors, it is hit the Over. The Boston College defense has not been good, and it will be taking on 1 of college hoops' fastest teams (Tar Heels rank 33rd in field goal attempts per game). The Eagles have allowed 84 or more in 3 of their last 5 and are 11-6 O/U on the season.
The Tar Heels have dropped at least 86 points in 2 straight and have scored at least 80 in 5 of their last 8. They are 9-8 O/U on the season. Back a fast, high-scoring battle, and take OVER 154.5 (-115).
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