Boston College vs Providence Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 19

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Providence guard Devin Carter (22) looks for an open man during the second half of a first-round college basketball game against Kentucky in the NCAA Tournament on Friday, March 17, 2023, in Greensboro, N.C. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
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  • Providence (19-14) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Boston College (15-19)
  • Total (Over/Under): 141.5 points
  • Boston College / Providence TV channel: ESPNU

The Boston College Eagles (15-19) visit Amica Mutual Pavilion to take on the Providence Friars (19-14) on Mar. 19. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EDT in Providence, RI.

Providence is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-120).

The Boston College vs. Providence Over/Under is 141.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston College+5.5 +100O 141.5 -115+
Providence -5.5 -120U 141.5 -105+

Boston College vs Providence Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Providence will win this college basketball game with 70.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston College vs Providence Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 52.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston College has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 33 games (+9.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Over in 22 of their last 34 games (+8.10 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+5.90 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 4 games (+5.45 Units / 118% ROI)
  • Boston College have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 88% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 32 games (+9.35 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Providence have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.80 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 19 games (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.35 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Providence has hit the 1H Moneyline in 4 of their last 6 games (+2.95 Units / 29% ROI)

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has a 16-17 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.75 Units / -7.36% ROI).

  • 19-14 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.05 Units / 10.59% ROI
  • 20-14 when betting the Over for +4.5 Units / 11.98% ROI
  • 14-20 when betting the Under for -7.95 Units / -21.34% ROI

Providence Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Providence has a 21-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.7 Units / 17.89% ROI).

  • 20-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.35 Units / 5.89% ROI
  • 15-18 when betting the Over for -4.8 Units / -12.82% ROI
  • 18-15 when betting the Under for +1.55 Units / 4.15% ROI

Boston College Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has 15.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 18.8

Boston College has averaged 1.18 points per shot (2,230 points/1,896 shots) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 1.29

Boston College has a 27% free throw rate (889 free throw attempts/3,257 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Boston College has a 27% free throw rate (377 free throw attempts/1,383 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 29th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Providence Offensive Stats & Trends:

Providence has a 35% free throw rate (1,171 free throw attempts/3,360 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 31%

Providence is shooting 46% (1,528/3,360) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 45%

Providence has a 38% free throw rate (759 free throw attempts/2,012 field goal attempts) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 33%

Providence has made 190 three-pointers this season — 5th most among Big East Teams

Boston College Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 37% from three (313/850) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 34%

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (99/282) in the first half this season — tied for highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 32%

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (241/693) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Boston College has allowed opponents to shoot 36% from three (453/1,257) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 33%

Providence Defensive Stats & Trends:

Providence has averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,517 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Providence has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (658 rebounds/24 games) this season — 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Providence has averaged 6.9 steals per game (234 steals/34 games) at home since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 4th lowest among Big East Teams; League Avg: 7.0

Providence has allowed an average of 1.12 points per shot (1,626 points/1,446 shots) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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