The Lehigh Mountain Hawks (16-8, 9-4 Pat) will be at Case Gym to challenge the Boston University Terriers (11-15, 4-9 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action begins at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Boston University Terriers ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Terriers fell to the Army West Point Black Knights, 71-61, while the Mountain Hawks were defeated by the Bucknell Bison, 87-75.
Lehigh had a turnover percentage of 10.2 (better than their season average of 17.2) while Boston University held Army West Point to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.0 (below their season average of 22.7). Boston University was led by Javante McCoy, who put up 19 points. James Karnik, meanwhile had a good game for Lehigh, contributing 21 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jordan Cohen led the Mountain Hawks to a 94-78 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 32 points. Lehigh’s 0.750 effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Boston University, who had a rate of 0.468.
The high-powered offense of Lehigh (58th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 111.5) will face off against the porous defense of Boston University (266th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 106.2). The Mountain Hawks should have the advantage on that end of the court.
Lehigh Mountain Hawks at Boston University Terriers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boston University ranks 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while Lehigh ranks 288th (27.1).
- The Terriers rank 39th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while the Mountain Hawks rank 173rd (35.5).
- Lehigh averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 40th in the country. Boston University ranks 135th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mountain Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 3.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
