The New Hampshire Wildcats (2-4) go head-to-head against the Boston University Terriers (3-4) at Lundholm Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 28, 2018.
Boston University Terriers vs. New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Prediction
The Terriers are hoping for a better outcome after their 54-44 loss to the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in their last contest. Rutgers’ free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Boston University. The Scarlet Knights had a rate of 0.232 (above their season average of 0.170), while the Terriers posted a mark of 0.093 (below their season average of 0.136). Tyler Scanlon led Boston University in scoring with 11 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
In the Wildcats’ previous game, they lost big to the Connecticut Huskies, 91-66. One of Connecticut’s largest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 28 trips to the line, while New Hampshire went 15 times. Jordan Reed put together a solid performance for New Hampshire, leading the team in scoring with 17 points on 5-for-10 shooting.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams battle. New Hampshire ranks 305th in possessions per game (67.2) and Boston University is 273rd (67.9) since last season.
The Terriers won the sole game against the Wildcats last season, 70-69. The Terriers’ 10.5 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Wildcats, who had a mark of 17.7.
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boston University ranks 78th in steals per game (7.0) while New Hampshire ranks 304th (3.8).
The Wildcats rank 49th in three pointers attempted per game (25.3) while the Terriers rank 256th (19.7).
New Hampshire ranks 37th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Boston University ranks 243rd (33.9).
The Wildcats rank ninth in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Terriers rank 134th (12.9).
Boston University ranks 168th in blocks per game (3.1) while New Hampshire ranks 275th (1.9).
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