It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Boston University Terriers (8-7, 1-1 Pat) welcome the Army West Point Black Knights (6-9, 1-1 Pat) to Case Gym. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Army West Point Black Knights vs. Boston University Terriers ATS Prediction
The Black Knights come in on a high note after defeating the Marist Red Foxes in their last game, 73-69. Army West Point’s 8.6 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Marist, who had a rate of 16.1. With 24 points on 8-for-8 shooting, Matt Wilson was Army West Point’s leading scorer.
In the Terriers’ previous matchup, they barely escaped the Northeastern Huskies, 77-74. Boston University out-rebounded Northeastern. The Terriers had 13 offensive rebounds and 38 total rebounds, while the Huskies had eight and 30, respectively. Tyler Scanlon was Boston University’s leading scorer with 16 points on 7-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Terriers won both meetings against the Black Knights last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the last game, Boston University won 61-59. Boston University did a fantastic job of converting from the charity stripe (13-18; 72.2 percent). Army West Point, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 33.8).
Tommy Funk and Wilson have played well over the last five games for Army West Point. Funk has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Wilson has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Getting to the line could be scarce for Boston University in this contest. The Terriers rank 346th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.149, while Army West Point ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.189).
Army West Point Black Knights at Boston University Terriers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Boston University, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Army West Point ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while Boston University ranks 228th (19.5).
The Terriers rank 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Black Knights rank 237th (39.1).
Army West Point ranks 24th in assists per game (17.1) while Boston University ranks 109th (14.1).
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The Black Knights’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 1.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
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