The Lafayette Leopards (8-3) will be at Case Gym to take on the Boston University Terriers (6-7) in a Pat matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Lafayette Leopards at Boston University Terriers ATS Odds
Both teams won a tight one over their last opponent. The Terriers defeated the Merrimack Warriors 69-67, while the Leopards beat the Sacred Heart Pioneers 67-66.
The Leopards, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 24.7, had a superb mark of 31.1 and held the Pioneers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.403 (below their season average of 0.507). The Terriers, on the other hand, had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.653 (above their season average of 0.495) and had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 26.7). Max Mahoney put together a good outing for Boston University with 20 points and seven rebounds. Lafayette was lifted by Myles Cherry, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last game, the Terriers won 84-82. The Terriers’ 6.7 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Leopards, who had a mark of 13.5. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Boston University currently ranks 275th in possessions per game (68.0) and Lafayette is 265th (68.3).
Lafayette Leopards at Boston University Terriers Betting Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Lafayette ranks 27th in assists per game (16.4) while Boston University ranks 192nd (11.9).
- The Leopards rank 37th in blocks per game (4.5) while the Terriers rank 182nd (2.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Leopards’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 9.6, up from 5.8 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
