It will be a battle between Pat opponents when the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (5-12, 1-3 Pat) welcome the Boston University Terriers (9-8, 2-2 Pat) to Reitz Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Boston University Terriers at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds ATS Prediction
The Terriers will be looking for a similar result after topping the Navy Midshipmen in their last matchup, 75-69. The Terriers knocked down 17 of their 22 free throws (77.3 percent), while the Midshipmen had a turnover percentage of 20.6 (above the 16.1 mark opponents have averaged against Boston University this season). With 22 points on 8-for-10 shooting, Max Mahoney was the game’s high scorer.
In the Greyhounds’ last game, they edged the Army West Point Black Knights, 66-64. Loyola Maryland’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Army West Point. The Greyhounds had a rate of 0.320 (above their season average of 0.251), while the Black Knights posted a mark of 0.159 (below the 0.264 mark opponents have averaged against Loyola Maryland this season). With 15 points and five rebounds, Chuck Champion had a solid performance for Loyola Maryland.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, the Terriers won 64-55. The Terriers had a much better free throw rate (0.327 vs. 0.164) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (33.3 vs. 25.7).
Second-chance opportunities could be rare for Loyola Maryland in this battle. The Greyhounds currently rank 244th in offensive rebounding percentage (27.0 percent), while Boston University ranks 79th in defensive rebounding percentage (74.4 percent).
Boston University Terriers at Loyola Maryland Greyhounds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Loyola Maryland, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Boston University averages 14.5 assists per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. Loyola Maryland ranks 199th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
The Terriers rank 230th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Greyhounds rank 237th (19.4).
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The Terriers have been outscored by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Boston University has defeated opponents by an average of 2.5 points.
During their last five games, the Greyhounds have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (3.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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