The Eastern Michigan Eagles (3-1) take on the Boston University Terriers (3-1) at the Convocation Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 2:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 17, 2018.
Boston University Terriers at Eastern Michigan Eagles Free Prediction
The last time the Terriers played, they beat the Albany Great Danes, 71-61. Boston University’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Albany. The Terriers had a rate of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.552), while the Great Danes posted a mark of 0.381 (below their season average of 0.457). With 18 points on 7-for-12 shooting, Javante McCoy was Boston University’s leading scorer.
The Eagles were blown out by the No. 1 Duke Blue Devils in their last matchup, 84-46. Duke’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Eastern Michigan. The Blue Devils had a rate of 0.091 (below their season average of 0.192), while the Eagles posted a mark of 0.015 (below their season average of 0.181). With six points and seven rebounds, James Thompson IV put together a solid game for Eastern Michigan.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. Eastern Michigan ranks 271st in possessions per game (67.9) and Boston University is 269th (67.9) dating back to the 2017-18 season. It could also be a mistake-prone game for the offense of the Terriers, which ranks 282nd in ball security (turnover percentage of 20.1 percent). They’ll be going up against the stingy defense of the Eagles, which has forced the 55th-most turnovers in the nation (21.0 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boston University averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 73rd in the country. Eastern Michigan ranks 247th in steals allowed per game (7.1).
The Eagles rank second in blocks per game (6.4) while the Terriers rank 152nd (3.2).
Boston University ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while Eastern Michigan ranks 263rd (15.2).
The Terriers rank 215th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1) while the Eagles rank 247th (23.7).
Boston University ranks 203rd in rebounds per game (34.5) while Eastern Michigan ranks 205th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
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