Boston Univ. vs Army Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks
Army (9-8) vs Boston Univ. (9-9)
Game Info: Saturday, January 18, 2025 at 12:00 pm (Christl Arena)
Betting Odds: Army -1.5 -- Over/Under: 133.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Boston University vs Army Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 18th, at the Christl Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Terriers’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Black Knights’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Boston University
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Army
-Recent betting trends in games played between Boston University and Army
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Terriers and Black Knights.
Boston Looks for Second Straight Win
Boston has been up and down season this season, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Boston faced off against Lehigh in the last game and they gave up only 58 points and that led to the five-point defeat. Guard Kyrone Alexander put up 18 points and six rebounds. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points. Two games ago against Colgate, Boston scored only 50 points and they gave up 37 points and that led to the defeat.
Boston comes into this game with a 9-9 record and they have gone 9-8 against the spread. The over has hit in 6 of the 17 games played so far this season. Boston is averaging 66.2 points while their defense is giving up 67.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 338th in the league while the defense is ranked 76th. Guard Kyrone Alexander has been the top player averaging 12.9 points while shooting 41.3 percent from the field and 34.8 percent from behind the three-point line.
Amy Has Confidence
Army suddenly has confidence heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against Lehigh, Army was able to secure the 74-69 victory. In the last game against Lafayette, Army was able to secure a 70-68 victory. Guard Jalen Rucker had a strong game putting up 29 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 11 points.
Army comes into this game with a 9-8 record overall and they have gone 6-8-1 against the spread. The over has hit in nine of the 15 games played. Army is averaging 76.5 points while their defense is giving up 75.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 144th in the league while the defense is ranked 285th. They are averaging 63.47 field goals attempted per game which is 33rd in the league. Guard Jalen Rucker is averaging 18.9 points while shooting 44.4 percent from the field and 38.5 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Army Will Beat Boston
- The home team has won each of Boston University's last five games.
- Boston University has lost four of its last five road games.
- Boston University has lost the first half in four of its last five road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Boston University vs Army Prediction
Army is going to have no issue running up the score here. Army on the season is averaging 76.5 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Boston’s defense has been better than Army, and that is going to be the difference here. Boston is averaging 66.2 points per game and their offense isn’t going to be enough here. Army is going to put on an offensive show here, and the Black Knights are going to cover the spread here.
Shane’s Pick Army -1.5
AUTHOR: Shane Mickle
