It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Boston University Terriers (11-12, 4-6 Pat) welcome the Lafayette Leopards (5-16, 2-8 Pat) to Case Gym. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Lafayette Leopards vs. Boston University Terriers Betting Prediction
The Leopards are trying to rebound after their 94-66 loss to the Bucknell Bison in their last game. Bucknell made good use of their 27 trips to the charity stripe, converting on 22 of them (81.5 percent). Lafayette, meanwhile, was just 11-16 (68.8 percent). Alex Petrie was Lafayette’s high scorer with 16 points on 6-for-12 shooting.
The last time the Terriers played, they beat the Colgate Raiders, 76-68. Boston University’s 9.0 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Colgate, who had a mark of 22.8. The Terriers’ mark was better than their season average of 17.8, while the Raiders’ was above their season average of 16.5. Tyler Scanlon was Boston University’s top scorer with 20 points on 6-for-14 shooting from the field.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Boston University should have a noteworthy edge. The sharp-shooting Terriers offense ranks 97th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.532, while the Lafayette defense is ranked 312th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.535).
After the Terriers won both meetings against the Leopards last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the most recent game, Boston University won 81-65. The Terriers knocked down seven of their eight free throws (87.5 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (17.8 vs. 23.2).
Lafayette Leopards at Boston University Terriers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boston University ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Lafayette ranks 189th (36.3).
The Leopards rank 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Terriers rank 245th (19.4).
Lafayette ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Boston University ranks 86th (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 5.1 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (11.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.2 points per game (11.2 below their season average).
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