The Army West Point Black Knights (6-9, 1-1 Pat) will be at Case Gym to go head-to-head against the Boston University Terriers (8-7, 1-1 Pat) in a Pat matchup. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Army West Point Black Knights at Boston University Terriers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Terriers edged the Northeastern Huskies 77-74, while the Black Knights defeated the Marist Red Foxes 73-69.
The Black Knights had a much better turnover percentage (8.6 vs. 16.1) and had a much better free throw rate (0.392 vs. 0.231). Boston University, on the other hand, out-rebounded Northeastern. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. eight), defensive rebounds (25 vs. 22) and total rebounds (38 vs. 30). Tyler Scanlon led the way for Boston University, contributing 16 points and eight rebounds. Army West Point rallied around Matt Wilson, who had 24 points and six rebounds.
The Terriers dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the most recent matchup, Boston University won 61-59. Boston University did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (13-18; 72.2 percent). Army West Point, on the other hand, had a much better turnover percentage (10.8 vs. 33.8). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
Tommy Funk and Wilson have been playing well over the last five games for Army West Point. Funk has averaged 0 points per game, while Wilson has put up 0 points a game during that span.
Boston University may have trouble getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Terriers rank 346th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.149, while Army West Point ranks 56th in FTA rate allowed (0.189).
Army West Point vs. Boston University ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Boston University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Army West Point ranks eighth in three pointers attempted per game (29.3) while Boston University ranks 228th (19.5).
- The Terriers rank 52nd in rebounds allowed per game (32.5) while the Black Knights rank 237th (39.1).
- Army West Point ranks 24th in assists per game (17.1) while Boston University ranks 109th (14.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 75.2 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
- The Black Knights’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 1.7 for the season.
