| MATCHUP | American Eagles | Boston Univ. Terriers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 5-10 | |
| Where | Case Gym, Boston, MA | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Boston University Terriers Preview
Boston University Terriers have a 5-9 record this season and are in 6th place in the Patriot League. They have a 3-2 home record and are coming off an 82-77 away loss against Navy. Their previous three games were an 88-76 home win against UMass Lowell, a 77-64 away loss against Dartmouth and a 69-59 home loss against Maine.
Offensively, Boston averages 74.8 points per game, while allowing 76.1 points per game defensively. The Terriers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 31.0 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.6 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.
Michael McNair leads Boston in scoring, with an average of 15.3 points per game, while shooting with 47% from the field and 68.3% from the free throw line. Ben Defty is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.1 per game, while Chance Gladden adds a team-high 3.8 assists per game.
American University Eagles Preview
American University Eagles have an 8-6 record this season and are in 2nd place in the Patriot League. They have a 0-5 away record and are coming off an 84-69 home win against Loyola Maryland. Their previous three games were a 51-95 away loss against Virginia, a 83-105 away loss against VCU and a 78-60 home win against UMES.
Offensively, American averages 79.7 points per game, while allowing 74.6 points per game defensively. The Eagles shoot with 46% from the field and grab 32.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 14.4 assists per game. They average 1.6 blocks per game and 9.1 steals per game defensively.
Madden Collins leads American in scoring, with an average of 12.9 points per game, while shooting with 47.7% from the field and 65.8% from the free throw line. Julen Iturbe is the team’s leading rebounder with 5.2 per game, while Greg Jones adds a team-high 2.3 assists per game.
American University Eagles @ Boston University Terriers Betting Trends: January 3, 2026
Why the Boston University Terriers will win
- Boston University has won each of its last seven day games at Case Gymnasium following a road loss.
- American University has lost each of its last five road games.
- Boston University has won the first half in seven of its last eight home day games against Conference opponents.
Why the American University Eagles will win
- American University has won each of its last 11 day games against Conference opponents.
- Boston University has lost four of its last five games.
- American University has won the first half in six of its last seven day games.
Total Points Facts
- Seventeen of American University’s last 18 road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 145 or fewer points.
- Each of the last five games between American University and Boston University have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston University ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.6%).
- Boston University ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (64.1).
- American University ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (1.6).
- American University ranks T38th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.7).
American vs Boston Prediction
In this American vs Boston Prediction, Boston is coming as -1 home favorites. American has been the better team this season, with a better overall record, but they have been winless on the road. They are 4-2 in their last 6 games but 2-3 against the spread, while Boston is 1-4 in its last 5 and 2-4 against the spread. American has been better both offensively and defensively, with a +5.1 point differential and given both teams’ recent form, I expect them to win for the first time on the road this season. Take American on the moneyline for plus money.