The Army West Point Black Knights (13-15, 6-11 Pat) and Boston University Terriers (13-15, 9-8 Pat) will square off at Christl Arena to bring the regular season to an end. Tip-off is set for 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 24, 2018.
Boston University Terriers at Army West Point Black Knights ATS Preview
In the Terriers last contest, they beat the Lafayette Leopards, 81-65. Javante McCoy was the games high scorer with 21 points on 8-for-15 shooting. Boston University dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.115 (below their season average of 0.198) and a turnover percentage of 17.8 (worse than their season average of 17.3). Lafayette recorded marks of 0.053 and 23.2, respectively, for those same stats.
The Black Knights are hoping for a better outcome after their 87-83 loss to the Colgate Raiders in their last matchup. Tommy Funk led Army West Point in scoring with 24 points on 9-for-14 shooting. Colgate had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 14.9). Army West Point, on the other hand, had an effective field goal percentage of 0.655 (above their season average of 0.527).
This contest should be a battle of contrasting styles. Army West Point has preferred to play up-tempo (86th in possessions per game), while Boston University has been more methodical (277th in possessions per game).
These teams have already met once this season. The Terriers won 90-82. The Terriers dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.305 and a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.610. The Black Knights had marks of 0.090 and 0.567, respectively, for those same stats. In the victory, Cedric Hankerson led all scorers with 33 points.
Boston University Terriers vs. Army West Point Black Knights Betting Prediction
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Army West Point ranks 24th in assists per game (16.7) while Boston University ranks 156th (13.4).
- The Black Knights average 25.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the nation. The Terriers rank 172nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- Boston University ranks 51st in steals per game (7.3) while Army West Point ranks 146th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Betting Trends:
- The Black Knights have been outscored by an average of 15.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Army West Point has defeated opponents by an average of 0.4 points.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (9.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 66.8 points per game (4.5 below their season average).