Boston University (11-12) vs Navy (8-15)
Game Info: Wednesday, February 5, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Case Gym)
Betting Odds: Boston University -1 -- Over/Under: 130 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Navy vs Boston University prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, February 5th at Case Gym in Boston, Massachusetts. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Navy Midshipmen Betting Preview
The Navy Midshipmen are 8-15 (5-5) this year after they lost to Bucknell by a score of 85-75 in their last game. Navy trailed 51-26 at halftime, but they did score 49 points in the second half in the loss. The Midshipmen shot 40.6% from the field, 36% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Austin Benigni led Navy with 21 points and five rebounds, while Carnegie Johnson added 21 points and four rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Midshipmen defeated Lehigh by a score of 79-54 and Army by a score of 66-53. Navy has won three of their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the Patriot League standings with a 5-5 record. Navy has scored 71.3 points per game and they have allowed 70.3 points per game, while also averaging 36.9 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game this season. Austin Benigni is averaging 17.7 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 4.3 assists per game, while Aidan Kehoe is averaging 10.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 1.7 assists per game this year. Navy is shooting 42.3% from the field, 73.3% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season.
Boston University Terriers Betting Preview
The Boston University Terriers are 11-12 (5-5) this season after they lost to Loyola (MD) by a score of 69-67 in their last game. Boston University trailed 36-34 at halftime and came up just short in the second half for the loss. The Terriers shot 39.7% from the field, 16.7% on three-pointers, and 77.8% off free throws in the game. Kyrone Alexander led Boston University with 16 points and 10 rebounds, while Malcolm Chimezie added 16 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Terriers beat Holy Cross by a score of 69-59 and Bucknell by a score of 85-82. Boston University has lost three of their last five games and they are currently fifth in the Patriot League standings with a 5-5 record. Boston University has scored 66.1 points per game and they have allowed 67.6 points per game, while also averaging 35.7 rebounds and 12.1 assists per game this season. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 12.8 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Michael McNair is averaging 10.3 points, 3.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. Boston University is shooting 43.4% from the field, 64.1% on free throws, and 32.7% on three-pointers this season.
Why Boston University will beat Navy
- The home team has won 14 of Boston University's last 15 games.
- Navy has lost 21 of its last 27 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Navy has lost the first half in six of its last eight road night games against Conference opponents.
Navy vs Boston University Prediction
Both of these teams come into this matchup tied for fifth in the Patriot League standings with a 5-5 record, but Boston University will be at home. The Terriers are shooting 43.4% from the field this year, but they are only scoring 66.1 points per game. Navy is shooting 42.3% from the field this season and they are scoring 71.3 points per game. The Midshipmen have won three of their last five games, including two double-digit victories against Lehigh and Army on the road. Navy did beat BU by a score of 62-47 back on January 22nd, but I like the Terriers to get revenge at home, where they have won six games in a row.
David’s Pick Boston University ML
AUTHOR: David Racey
