The Boston University Terriers (5-4) take on the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (5-5) at Case Gym. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 4, 2018.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at Boston University Terriers Free Prediction
In the River Hawks’ last outing, they blew out the NJIT Highlanders, 94-71. The River Hawks had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.669 (above their season average of 0.542), while the Highlanders had a free throw rate of 0.190 (below their season average of 0.294). Massachusetts-Lowell was led by Christian Lutete, who was the game’s high scorer with 28 points on 9-for-13 shooting.
BU beat the Elon Phoenix in their last matchup, 65-58. The Terriers held the Phoenix to an offensive rebounding percentage of 5.4 (below their season average of 28.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.418 (below their season average of 0.525). With 18 points and seven rebounds, Boston University’s Max Mahoney put together a good performance.
The River Hawks won the sole contest against the Terriers last season, 87-82. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Massachusetts-Lowell’s biggest strengths. They had 36 free throw attempts, while Boston University had just nine.
It will be a battle of conflicting tempos as the fast-paced River Hawks will look to push the more half-court-oriented Terriers. Dating back to last season, the River Hawks rank seventh in possessions per game while the Terriers are 271st.
Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Boston University ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Boston University averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 100th in the country. Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 277th in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The River Hawks rank sixth in assists per game (15.3) while the Terriers rank 154th (13.6).
Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 135th in rebounds per game (33.3) while Boston University ranks 241st (34.3).
The River Hawks rank 164th in three pointers attempted per game (21.1) while the Terriers rank 240th (20.0).
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