Dartmouth vs Boston College Picks and Prediction – 11/29/2024

On Friday, the Dartmouth Big Green (2-3) face off against the Boston College Eagles (6-1) at the Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts. Get ready for the college basketball season with our college basketball picks.

Boston College comes into this matchup on a five-game winning streak. In a thrilling 63-61 victory over Boise State, Chad Venning played a key role for Boston College, contributing 16 points to secure the win. This season, the Eagles have been led offensively by Donald Hand Jr., who is averaging a team-high 15.3 points per game. Venning has also been a consistent scoring presence, standing as the team's second-leading scorer with an average of 11.1 points per game. Hand Jr. further showcases his versatility by leading Boston College in rebounding, pulling down an impressive 8.3 boards per game. Meanwhile, Chas Kelley III has been the team's primary playmaker, dishing out an average of 3.1 assists per game. During their current five-game winning streak, the Eagles have stepped up offensively, averaging 75 points per game. They will aim to keep their perfect home record intact as they prepare to host Dartmouth. Overall, Boston College is averaging 71.3 points per contest this season and will look to build on their momentum as they continue their strong start.

Dartmouth enters this game on a three-game losing streak and has dropped three of their last five games. In a 75-62 defeat to Marist, Jayden Williams stood out for Dartmouth by contributing 14 points. This season, Cade Haskins has been the team's top scorer, putting up an impressive average of 14.6 points per game. Following closely behind is Ryan Cornish, Dartmouth's second-highest scorer, who has been averaging 12.8 points per game. On the boards, Romeo Myrthil and Jackson Munro share the rebounding responsibilities, both grabbing an average of 6 per game. When it comes to playmaking, Connor Amundsen and Brandon Mitchell-Day have been the primary facilitators, each averaging 2.8 assists so far this season. Defensively, Dartmouth has struggled recently, allowing opponents to score an average of 72.6 points over their last five games. Currently on a losing streak, the Big Green are eager to secure a much-needed win as they head into a challenging road matchup in Chestnut Hill. Despite their recent setbacks, Dartmouth has demonstrated offensive capability, averaging 79 points per game this season, and they'll look to bring that firepower into their next game.

Boston College aims to defend its perfect home record, while Dartmouth is determined to secure its first road victory of the season. Despite the Eagles' strong performance on their home court, their offense has struggled in recent games, showing signs of slowing down. To maintain their winning streak at home, they will need to find ways to revive their offensive momentum. On the other hand, Dartmouth will focus on striking early, hoping to establish a solid lead that could shift the momentum in their favor and help them break their road losing streak. Give me the home team to continue their momentum. Final Score Prediction, Boston College Eagles win 77-60.