Boston Univ. (7-8) vs American ()
January 8, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Univ. -1.5 — Over/Under: 127.5
The American Eagles and Boston Univ. Terriers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Case Gym. Here’s a American vs Boston Univ Prediction. This article will include a American vs Boston Univ Pick.
American Eagles Betting Preview
The American Eagles beat Holy Cross, lost to Navy, and they play Bucknell, Loyola MD, and Holy Cross next. The American Eagles are averaging 70 points on 44.1 percent shooting and allowing 72.3 points on 46.6 percent shooting. Matt Rogers is averaging 15.7 points and 5.7 rebounds, while Colin Smalls is averaging 12.1 points and 1.7 assists. Elijah Stephens is the third double-digit scorer and Matt Mayock is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The American Eagles are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The American Eagles are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 28.5 rebounds per game.
Boston Univ. Terriers Betting Preview
The Boston Univ. Terriers lost to Lafayette, beat Army, and they play Colgate, Lehigh, and Army next. The Boston Univ. Terriers are averaging 67.9 points on 44.2 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 42.7 percent shooting. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 13 points and 2.1 assists, while Michael McNair is averaging 10.1 points and 3.2 rebounds. Miles Brewster is dishing 2.1 assists and Ethan Okwuosa is dishing 2 assists. The Boston Univ. Terriers are shooting 34.9 percent from beyond the arc and 63.1 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Univ. Terriers are allowing 36.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston University Terriers will win
- American University has lost each of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Boston University has won each of its last four night games against American University.
- American University has lost the first half in each of its last four road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the American University Eagles will win
- Boston University has lost six of its last seven night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- American University has won three of its last four road night games against the Patriot League.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Boston University’s last 11 games against Conference opponents at Case Gymnasium have produced a total of 128+ points.
- Eight of American University’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 129+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston University ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.5%).
- American University ranks 10th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.5).
American vs Boston Univ Injury Report
Neither American nor Boston Univ have a player listed on its injury report.
American vs Boston Univ Prediction
The American Eagles have spent a chunk of the season on the road and has had no success. American has also lost four of its last five games, and some of those games it was favored to win. With an offense that comes and goes and a defense that can struggle, it’s hard to back the American Eagles with confidence these days. The Boston Univ. Terriers have seen four of their seven wins come at home, and they’ve covered six of their last nine games. It’s not always pretty with Boston Univ, but the Terriers should have the edge at home. We’re laying less than a full bucket. Give me Boston Univ at home.