NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS @ BC

BC brings an unbeaten start into the home date

Boston College is 3-0 after wins over Wagner, Massachusetts and Maryland Eastern Shore; Luke Hunger scored 20 in the Eagles’ 82-54 win over UMES.

Money Williams has been BC’s leading scorer

Through three games, Williams is averaging 21.7 points, 6.3 rebounds and 4.3 assists, giving New Hampshire a primary perimeter threat to account for.

The Wildcats have handled their early road tests

New Hampshire is 3-1 overall and 2-0 away, with wins at Brown and Rider; its recent 114-point outing against Thomas College sets up a sharper test at Chestnut Hill.

Rebounding and ball security could shape the game

BC has a substantial offensive-rebound-rate edge and a lower turnover rate, advantages that could matter if New Hampshire struggles to finish defensive possessions.

Furphy is reported out with a knee injury

A game-preview injury listing reports BC guard Jacob Furphy out with a knee injury and lists no New Hampshire injuries.

Conte Forum hosts a rare series meeting

The game is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. at Conte Forum in Chestnut Hill; BC leads the series 26-7, while New Hampshire won the most recent meeting, 74-71 in overtime in 2022.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Wait for a posted price before backing BC

With no posted spread, total or moneyline, consider BC only if its eventual moneyline fits your risk tolerance.

Consider an under only at a generous number

If the total opens around 150 or higher, a modest under lean is reasonable because each team is listed at 1-2 to the over through its first three games, but the small sample and New Hampshire’s recent high-scoring game limit confidence.