College Basketball Tips Prediction for The Citadel vs. Boston College 11/4/24

Current betting trends and series about the Citadel Bulldogs

Current betting trends and streaks surrounding the Boston College Eagles

Current betting trends for games between Citadel and Boston College

A summary that ties it all together and results in a favorable betting result for the Citadel vs Boston College game

Citadel Bulldogs betting preview

The Citadel had a forgettable season in 2023-24, finishing just 11-21 and going on a miserable 3-15 run in SoCon play. With that mark, the Bulldogs landed just one good spot (ahead of VMI) and ended the season with a loss to Mercer in the conference tournament.

The Bulldogs only get one starter back from last year's team as head coach Ed Conroy enters his third season at the helm. Leading scorer AJ Smith is gone, as is third-leading scorer Madison Durr. In total, only four players remained.

Boston College Eagles betting preview

On the Boston College side, they managed to go 20-16 overall last year with a tough 8-12 run in a crowded ACC. The Eagles finished ahead of just four teams in the standings. After a loss to Virginia in the quarterfinals of the conference tournament, Boston College ultimately lost to UNLV in the NIT.

The Eagles have head coach Earl Grant back for his fourth season in 2024-25. He will be without some key players from last year's team, including Quinten Post (NBA) and Jaeden Zackery (Clemson transfer). Donald Hand (5.0 PPG) is the squad's leading scorer this year.

Why the Boston College Eagles will win

• The Citadel has lost each of its last six night games against opponents not ranked in the AP.
• Boston College has won each of its last six night games against non-conference opponents at the Silvio O. Conte Forum.
• Boston College has won the first half in five of its last six games against opponents not ranked in the AP.

Why the Citadel Bulldogs will win

• The Citadel has won four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.
• Boston College has lost three of its last four night games at the Silvio O. Conte Forum against opponents not ranked in the AP rankings.
• The Citadel has won the first half in four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• The Citadel ranked 42nd among Division 1 teams in rebounds per game (32.3) last season.

Citadel vs Boston College Prediction

I'm staying at Boston College. The Eagles will have to start over this year with an inexperienced roster, and there will certainly be some growing pains along the way. It's not a particularly strong team and the frontcourt is a bit too small. However, Boston College shouldn't have too many problems in this opening game.

As for the Citadel, they are unlucky in an injury-plagued season and have to largely start from scratch. The only returning starter is sophomore Keynan Davis (5.8 PPG), but the team has some solid players like Colby McCallister and Kam Roberts. This year, however, will likely be difficult for the Bulldogs.