Boston University vs UMBC Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/23/24

The Boston Univ. Terriers and UMBC Retrievers meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Here’s a Boston University vs UMBC Prediction. This article will include a Boston University vs UMBC Pick.

Boston Univ. Terriers Betting Preview

The Boston Univ. Terriers lost to Wagner, beat Dartmouth, and they play Howard, Sacred Heart, and Albany next. The Boston Univ. Terriers are averaging 61.6 points on 41 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 12.2 points and 1.7 assists, while Ethan Okwuosa is averaging 9 points and 0 rebounds. Miles Brewster is dishing 2 assists and Ben Palacios is grabbing 1 rebound. The Boston Univ. Terriers are shooting 30.7 percent from beyond the arc and 58 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Univ. Terriers are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.

UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview

The UMBC Retrievers lost to Saint Peter’s and Hampton, and they play Howard, Morgan State, and Georgetown next. The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 81.8 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 43 percent shooting. Bryce Johnson is averaging 14.3 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 13.8 points and 5.2 rebounds. Louie Jordan is the third double-digit scorer and Josh Odunowo is grabbing 4.8 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 38.3 percent from beyond the arc and 61.1 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 5.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.

Why the UMBC Retrievers will win

• UMBC has won six of its last seven games against the Patriot League.
• Boston University has lost five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Boston University has lost the first half in four of its last five road games.

Boston University vs UMBC Prediction

The Boston Univ. Terriers are 1-5 SU and ATS in their last 6 games and just lost to Wagner as five-point favorites. The UMBC Retrievers are kind of due for a bounce-back effort after back-to-back losses, and they’re shooting the ball well enough to not hit the panic button yet. The UMBC Retrievers usually play their best ball at home, and they have the offensive depth that Boston U does not. We’re laying less than a full bucket. Give me UMBC at home.