UNLV vs Boston College Prediction 3-24-24 College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Boston College vs UNLV betting prediction for this NIT Tournament college basketball game on Sunday, March 24th at the Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

• The Boston College recent form and recent player performance 
• The UNLV recent form and recent play performance
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston College
• Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UNLV
• Recent betting trends in games played between Boston College and UNLV
• A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between Boston College and UNLV

Boston College Preview

The Boston College Eagles are 20-15 (8-12) this year after they defeated Providence by a score of 62-57 in their last game. Boston College led 31-30 at halftime and they held Providence to only 27 second half points in the win. The Eagles shot 41.4% from the field and were +4 in rebounding margin in the game. Boston College has won five of their last six games, with the lone loss during that span coming against Virginia. The Eagles are scoring 74.2 points per game with 35.2 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per game, while giving up 71.7 points against per game this year. Quinten Post is averaging 16.9 points per game, 8.1 rebounds per game, and 2.9 assists per game. Boston College is shooting 45.7% from the field, 75% on free throws, and 36.1% on three pointers this season. 

UNLV Preview

The UNLV Rebels are 20-12 (12-6) this season after they defeated Princeton by a score of 84-77 in their last game. UNLV trailed 38-36 at the half, but they scored 48 second half points in the win. The Rebels shot 60.8% from the field and were +13 in rebounding margin in the game. UNLV has won six of their last eight games, with the two losses coming against Nevada and San Diego State. The Rebels are scoring 73.6 points per game with 34.2 rebounds per game and 13.1 assists per game, while allowing 68.1 points against per game this year. Dedan Thomas Jr. is averaging 13.8 points per game, 2.7 rebounds per game, and 5.2 assists per game. UNLV is shooting 45.8% from the field, 72.4% on free throws, and 33.3% on three pointers this year. 

UNLV Runnin’ Rebels Team Facts

• UNLV has won 12 of its last 13 night games against non-Conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center.
• Each of UNLV’s last four games against non-Conference opponents at Thomas & Mack Center have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• UNLV has won the first half in 10 of its last 11 games at Thomas & Mack Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Boston College Eagles Team Facts

• Boston College has won each of its last nine night games against non-Conference opponents.
• Five of Boston College’s last six games have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
• Boston College has won the first half in each of its last six games against non-Conference opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• UNLV ranks 354th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (76.2%).
• UNLV ranks 48th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (4.5).

Boston College vs UNLV Betting Prediction

Boston College only went 8-12 in conference play this year, but they have won five of their last six games and are playing very well right now. UNLV went 12-6 in the Mountain West, which was fourth in the standings, but they were not one of the six NCAA Tournament bids that the conference got. UNLV is 11-5 at home, while Boston College is 7-6 on the road. The Mountain West hasn’t done great in the NCAA Tournament and we saw Clemson dominate New Mexico on Friday afternoon. Boston College may have been under .500 in conference play, but they are still an ACC program that is playing very well right now. Take the Eagles with the points.