Boston College vs California Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 1

California head coach Mark Madsen during an NCAA college basketball game against Stanford in Berkeley, Calif., Saturday, Dec. 7, 2024. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
(AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
  • California is a -8.5 point favorite vs Boston College
  • Total (Over/Under): 143.5 points
  • Boston College / California TV channel: ESPNU

The Boston College Eagles visit Haas Pavilion to take on the California Golden Bears on Mar. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 10:00pm EST in Berkeley, CA, USA.

California is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -8.5 (-105).

The Boston College vs. California Over/Under is 143.5 total points.

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Boston College vs. California Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston College+8.5 -115O 143.5 -110+290
California -8.5 -105U 143.5 -110-375

Boston College vs California Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts California will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston College vs California Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts California will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.10 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.43 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 36 games (+0.90 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • California has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.55 Units / 42% ROI)
  • California has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games at home (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • California has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 games at home (+0.90 Units / 5% ROI)

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has a 12-16 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.55 Units / -18.05% ROI).

  • 12-16 when betting on the Moneyline for -16.2 Units / -17.49% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Over for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Under for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI

California Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

California has a 15-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.95 Units / 9.93% ROI).

  • 12-15 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.25 Units / -5.17% ROI
  • 13-14 when betting the Over for -2.4 Units / -8.08% ROI
  • 14-13 when betting the Under for -0.3 Units / -1.01% ROI

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College had 14.9 free throw attempts per game last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 19.6

Boston College averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (521 free throw attempts/2,098 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Boston College shot 37% from three (294/804) last season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston College averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (521 free throw attempts/2,098 field goal attempts) last season — 2nd lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 33%

California Offensive Stats & Trends:

California has averaged 10.5 assists per game (293 assists/28 games) this season — lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 14.6

California is shooting 42% (1,471/3,505) since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 45%

California has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.9 (293 assists/ 323 TOs) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

California is shooting 41% (722/1,779) in the first half since the start of the 2023-24 season — lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 44%

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has averaged 5.1 steals per game (144 steals/28 games) this season — 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Boston College has averaged 5.1 steals per game (144 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9

Boston College has averaged 5.6 steals per game (351 steals/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 19th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Boston College has averaged 5.6 steals per game (351 steals/63 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.4

California Defensive Stats & Trends:

California has allowed an average of 1.29 points per shot (2,115 points/1,639 shots) this season — tied for 32nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

California allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (107/287) last season — highest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 33%

California forced 10.5 turnovers per game (137 turnovers/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

California averaged 5.5 steals per game (72 steals/13 games) last season — lowest among Pac 12 Teams; League Avg: 6.9


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