Pittsburgh vs Boston College Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 2

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Boston College head coach Earl Grant holds up his hand during an NCAA college basketball game against Notre Dame Saturday, Jan. 21, 2023 in South Bend, Ind.
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  • Pittsburgh (16-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Boston College (11-17)
  • Total (Over/Under): 145.5 points
  • Pittsburgh / Boston College TV channel: ACCN

The Pittsburgh Panthers (16-9) visit Silvio O. Conte Forum to take on the Boston College Eagles (11-17) on Mar. 2. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Chestnut Hill, MA.

Pittsburgh is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-105).

The Pittsburgh vs. Boston College Over/Under is 145.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Pittsburgh-1.5 -105O 145.5 -110-120
Boston College +1.5 -115U 145.5 -110+100

Pittsburgh vs Boston College Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Boston College will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Pittsburgh vs Boston College Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Boston College will cover the spread with 59.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Pittsburgh has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 33 games (+10.30 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 away games (+9.20 Units / 52% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 34 games (+7.90 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.25 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Pittsburgh have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+3.15 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.00 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games at home (+7.20 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.40 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Boston College has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.20 Units / 9% ROI)

Pittsburgh Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Pittsburgh has a 16-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.1 Units / 19.68% ROI).

  • 17-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.4 Units / 4.58% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 2.93% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Under for -3.4 Units / -11% ROI

Boston College Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston College has a 12-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.55 Units / -14.77% ROI).

  • 15-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.95 Units / 5.02% ROI
  • 18-10 when betting the Over for +7 Units / 22.69% ROI
  • 10-18 when betting the Under for -9.75 Units / -31.71% ROI

Pittsburgh Offensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has attempted 308 threes in the second half this season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has attempted 619 threes this season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has made 276 three-pointers in the second half since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among ACC Teams

Pittsburgh has made 9.1 three-pointers per game this season — 30th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

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%

Pittsburgh Defensive Stats & Trends:

Pittsburgh has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,552 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Pittsburgh has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (609 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Pittsburgh has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (159/527) this season — 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Pittsburgh has averaged 5.3 steals per game (127 steals/24 games) on the road since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among ACC Teams; League Avg: 5.9

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%


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