- Matchup: UMass Minutemen vs Boston College Eagles
- Date: Friday, November 6, 2026
- Venue: TD Garden in Boston, MA
- Broadcast: ESPN+
- Betting Odds: UMass Minutemen (+5.0)
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The UMass Minutemen (1-0) head to TD Garden on Friday to face the Boston College Eagles (1-0). UMass enters as 5.0-point underdogs, with the game’s over/under set at 144.5 points.
In their previous outing, the UMass Minutemen defeated Troy with a score of 71-60. They committed 14 fouls while Troy ended with 17. UMass made 7 of 28 attempts from beyond the arc, while Troy hit 9 of their 14 free throws, finishing at 64.3%. Troy secured 33 rebounds—8 offensive and 25 defensive—without any blocks. They recorded 10 assists and 10 steals. Defensively, UMass allowed a shooting percentage of 34.4% (22 of 64) and had 16 assists, forcing 7 turnovers and making 5 steals. The Minutemen secured 44 rebounds, including 15 offensive, and converted 8 of 15 shots at the charity stripe for a 53.3% success rate. UMass ended up with a field goal percentage of 43.1% (28 of 65) and succeeded on 7 of 24 three-pointers.
Junjie Wang made a notable contribution, shooting 35.3% from the field without any assists. He played for 31 minutes, grabbed 13 rebounds, and scored 18 points on 6 of 17 shooting.
Currently, UMass holds a record of 1-0 this season. They average 13 turnovers and 14 fouls per game. The team is averaging 47.0 rebounds per match and ranks 171st nationally in assists with 16. UMass has a shooting percentage of 29.2% from three-point range (7 of 24) and 53.3% from the free throw line. They are scoring an average of 71.0 points per game, placing them 248th in NCAA Division 1, while shooting 43.1% from the field.
Defensively, the Minutemen force 9.0 turnovers and commit 17.0 fouls per game. They allow 25.0% shooting from three-point territory and rank 115th in the nation, giving up an average of 60.0 points per game. UMass concedes a field goal percentage of 34.4% (22 of 64) and averages 40.0 rebounds surrendered per game, ranking 115th for assists allowed at 10.
In their last game, the Boston College Eagles secured a decisive victory over Wagner, ending with a score of 76-50. The Eagles totaled 31 rebounds (25 defensive, 6 offensive) and had 7 turnovers, earning 6 steals. Wagner committed 23 fouls, allowing Boston College 25 free throw attempts, of which they made 19 for 76.0%. The Eagles successfully converted 7 of 17 three-point attempts (41.2%) and 25 of 51 total shots for a shooting percentage of 49.0%. Wagner, on the other hand, was held to 30.4% shooting from the field and 20.0% from three-point range.
Money Williams shone for the Eagles, scoring 22 points in 37 minutes, adding 4 assists, 5 rebounds, and shooting 45.5% from the field (5 of 11).
The Boston College Eagles are also 1-0 this season. Offensively, they maintain a 49.0% shooting percentage, ranking 130th in the nation. With 76 points scored, they average 36.0 rebounds per game while posting 12 assists (244th in the nation) and 11 turnovers per contest. Boston College commits about 15.0 fouls per game and stands at 76.0% from the free throw line.
On the defensive end, Boston College allows only 20.0% shooting from behind the arc (3 of 15) and 76.5% on free throws. They average 5.0 assists and 34.0 total rebounds per game, ranking 18th and 186th nationally, respectively. The Eagles are also 41st in college hoops for points allowed per game, giving up 50.0, while forcing 13.0 turnovers and limiting opponents to a 30.4% shooting percentage (47th in college basketball).
Who will come out on top in this NCAA matchup against the spread?
Prediction: Bet on UMass (+5.0)
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