Boston Univ. (13-14) vs Loyola Maryland (10-15)
February 19, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Boston Univ. -3.5 — Over/Under: 131.5
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds and Boston Univ. Terriers meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Case Gym. Here’s a Loyola (MD) vs Boston Univ. Prediction. This article will include a Loyola (MD) vs Boston Univ. Pick.
Loyola (MD) Greyhounds Betting Preview
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds lost to American and Army, and they play Colgate, Bucknell, and Navy next. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are averaging 68.4 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.9 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Milos IIic is averaging 14 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Jacob Theodosiou is averaging 12.4 points and 2.4 assists. Jordan Stiemke is the third double-digit scorer and Braden Speed is dishing 2.4 assists. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are shooting 30.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31 rebounds per game.
Boston Univ. Terriers Betting Preview
The Boston Univ. Terriers lost to Bucknell, beat Colgate, and they play American, Lehigh, and Lafayette next. The Boston Univ. Terriers are averaging 67.2 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 68.9 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Kyrone Alexander is averaging 12.4 points and 1.9 assists, while Michael McNair is averaging 10.7 points and 3.3 rebounds. Miles Brewster is the third double-digit scorer and Ethan Okwuosa is dishing 2 assists. The Boston Univ. Terriers are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 64.7 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Univ. Terriers are allowing 37.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.7 rebounds per game.
Why the Boston University Terriers will win
- Boston University has won each of its last nine home games.
- Loyola (MD) has lost nine of its last 10 night games against Conference opponents.
- Loyola (MD) has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Case Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Boston University’s last 11 night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 131 or fewer points.
- Eight of Loyola (MD)’s last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Boston University ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (53.5).
- Boston University ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (54.3%).
Loyola (MD) vs Boston Univ. Injury Report
Neither Loyola (MD) nor Boston Univ has a player listed on its injury report.
Loyola (MD) vs Boston Univ. Prediction
Loyola (MD) beat Boston earlier this month, so it’s worth taking a look in the underdog role. However, Boston Univ is still the better team overall and has still won eight of the last 10 games against Loyola MD. Boston Univ has seen 10 of its 13 wins this season come at home, and it’s fresh off a nice upset win over Colgate where it scored 93 points. That’s the sort of win that could lead to a strong finish to the season. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy, and this has been a one-sided rivalry in recent years. I’ll lay the points with Boston Univ at home.