Lehigh vs Boston Univ. Prediction 1/14/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Lehigh vs Boston University Prediction for this College Basketball game on Wednesday, January 14th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Boston University Terriers Preview

Boston University Terriers have a 7-10 record this season and are tied for 5th place in Patriot League. They have a 4-3 home record and are coming off a 100-91 home win against Army. Their previous three games were an 83-67 away win against Lafayette, a 64-62 home loss against American and an 82-77 away loss against Navy.

Offensively, Boston University averages 76 points per game, while allowing 75.8 points per game defensively. The Terriers shoot with 49% from the field and grab 31.7 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15 assists per game. They average 3.1 blocks per game and 5.1 steals per game defensively.

Michael McNair leads Boston University in scoring, with an average of 16.6 points per game, while shooting with 50% from the field and 70% from the free throw line. Ben Defty is the team’s leading rebounder with 6.4 per game, while Chance Gladden adds a team-high 4.0 assists per game.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks Preview

Lehigh Mountain Hawks have a 6-11 record this season and are tied for 6th place in Patriot League. They have a 1-7 away record and are coming off a 78-77 away win against Colgate. Their previous three games were a 66-58 home win against Holy Cross, a 72-65 away loss against Bucknell and an 85-78 home loss against Army.

Offensively, Lehigh averages 70.6 points per game, while allowing 73.9 points per game defensively. The Mountain Hawks shoot with 44% from the field and grab 32.1 rebounds per game, while dishing out 13.3 assists per game. They average 3.6 blocks per game and 7.2 steals per game defensively.

Nasir Whitlock leads Lehigh in scoring, with an average of 18 points per game, while shooting with 42.7% from the field and 80.4% from the free throw line, adding a team-high 2.5 assists. Hank Alvey is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.4 per game.

Lehigh Mountain Hawks @ Boston University Terriers Betting Trends: January 14, 2026

Why the Boston University Terriers will win

• Lehigh has lost each of its last seven road night games against Conference opponents.
• Boston University has won each of its last four night games against Lehigh.
• Lehigh has lost the first half in each of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.

Why the Lehigh Mountain Hawks will win

• The road team has won three of the last four games between Lehigh and Boston University.
• Lehigh has won the first half in each of its last three games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Lehigh’s last 14 Wednesday road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
• Twenty-one of Boston University’s last 25 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 140 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Boston University ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for three-point percentage this season (40.4%).
• Boston University ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point percentage this season (38.2%).
• Lehigh ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (17.1).
• Lehigh ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent steals per game this season (9.1).

Lehigh vs Boston University Prediction

In this Lehigh vs Boston University Prediction, Boston University is coming as -1.5 home favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season, but Boston has been above average at home, while Lehigh has been terrible on the road, with just one win in 8 road games. Boston also has back-to-back wins and is 4-1 against the spread in its last 5, while Lehigh is 3-5 in its last 8 and 2-5 against the spread, so the value here lies with the home favorite, who also has a superior field goal percentage. Take Boston and lay the points in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Boston University -1.5