This is an 8* BLOCKBUSTER on Boston College.

For a number of different reasons I expect the home side to at the very least, keep this one close enough to sneak in through the back door down the stretch. To say this is a "revenge" game for the Eagles would be a bit of an understatement I think as the Wolfpack has won six straight in the series, including a 78-68 victory last season at PNC Arena. Boston College plays for pride today, it's lost nine straight, including a 71-65 loss at Pittsburgh on Tuesday night. Conversely, I think this sets up as a bit of a letdown spot for NC State, I expect it to come out a bit complacent after winning three straight, including a big 58-46 victory at UNC on Tuesday and a 74-65 win over Louisville on February 14th. Boston College has been competitive of late and I think that carries over here, one player to keep your eyes on today is the Eagles' Olivier Hanlan who had a season-high 39 points in the setback at Pittsburgh, his fourth 30-point effort in his last six outings. Note that Hanlan had 29 points to go along with five assists in last years loss to the Wolfpack as well. Also note that this is a spot in which BC has excelled in for bettors already this year, 9-5 ATS following a conference game, 8-5 ATS off a loss vs. a conference rival and 6-5 ATS in all home games. In my opinion, this spread is just a little large, play on BOSTON COLLEGE.

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