As California travels to Conte Forum to take on Boston College, the stakes are clear: a win for the Golden Bears would be a significant boost to their NCAA Tournament hopes, while a victory for the Eagles would be a much-needed quality win to bolster their own resume. California, with a NET ranking of 60, has been inconsistent in Quad 1 games, going 4-5, but their overall record of 17-7 keeps them in the tournament conversation. Boston College, on the other hand, is struggling with a 9-14 record and a NET ranking of 148, making every game a must-win if they want to stay in the tournament picture.
California is Unbeaten in Quad 4 Games
Key Matchups
The CHD Scout prediction favors California by 3.3 points, giving Boston College a 38.8% chance of winning. This matchup falls into Quad 2 for the Eagles and Quad 3 for the Golden Bears, making it a crucial opportunity for both teams to improve their tournament standing. California's recent form has been inconsistent, with a loss, win, and win in their last three games, while Boston College is looking to break a three-game losing streak.
CHD Scout Prediction
California
73
Boston College
69
Tournament Stakes
I predict California will come out on top, 73-69, as their superior talent and experience will ultimately prove too much for Boston College to handle. The Golden Bears' ability to win on the road will be the deciding factor, and they should be able to bounce back from their recent loss with a strong performance at Conte Forum.