Georgia Tech Looks to Rebound in ACC Showdown Against Streaking Boston College

Game outlook

Boston College and Georgia Tech are set to square off in an exciting basketball matchup in the Peach State on Saturday afternoon. This marks the 30th meeting between the two sides, in which Georgia Tech has a 18-12 all-time advantage and have won the last five. Ohio is the betting favorite, originally opening at -8 and currently standing at -5.5. Both teams come into the match-up following losses, with Boston College dropping a 84-78 home game to Wake Forest on Tuesday and Georgia Tech falling 82-71 on the road to Florida State on Wednesday.

Betting Odds

Moneyline: Huskies +210 | Bobcats -250

Spread: Huskies +5.5 (-110) | Bobcats -5.5 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 153.5 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Ohio will win straight-up is 71%.

Northern Illinois Huskies

Boston College saw their four-game win streak snapped in a home game against Wake Forest on Tuesday night. The Eagles are 9-4 overall and 0-2 in ACC play, and look to pick up their first conference win of the season. Despite leading by as much as 10 in the first half, Boston College was outscored in the second half and eventually lost the game 82-77. Quinten Post led the Eagles with 20 points in the loss. Their scoring offense rankings 80th in the nation, they rebound 37 rebounds per game, and allow an average of 71.8 points a game on defense. Post leads the offense with 18.4 points per game, assisted by Jaeden Zackery (12.7 ppg), Donald Hand Jr., Devin McGlockton (8.8 ppg), and Claudell Harris Jr. (14.7 ppg). As a team, Boston College shoots 46.5% from the field and 35.6% from beyond the arc while averaging 7.7 triples a night. They are making 75.6% of their free throws which puts them 41st in the nation.