Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Boston University Terriers Free Prediction 03/05/19

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The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (11-20, 7-11 Pat) clash against the Boston University Terriers (14-17, 7-11 Pat) in the Patriot League Conference Tourney at Case Gym. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 5, 2019.

Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Boston University Terriers Betting Odds

In their last contest, the Terriers fell to the Navy Midshipmen, 79-74, while the Greyhounds dismantled the Lehigh Mountain Hawks, 92-73.

Loyola Maryland played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.633 (above their season average of 0.511) and a free throw rate of 0.267 (above their season average of 0.244). For those same stats, Lehigh was 0.484 and 0.210, respectively. Boston University, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.9 vs. 19.1). Tyler Scanlon had a good outing for Boston University, finishing with 18 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Meanwhile, Loyola Maryland was led by Jaylin Andrews, who had 21 points.

Boston University should have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Terriers currently rank 75th in effective field goal percentage (0.535), while Loyola Maryland ranks 344th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.555).

Loyola Maryland vs. Boston University Betting Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Loyola Maryland ranks 15th in steals per game (8.7) while Boston University ranks 155th (5.9).
  • The Terriers rank 247th in three pointers attempted per game (19.7) while the Greyhounds rank 267th (19.0).
  • The Terriers average 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 124th in the nation. The Greyhounds rank 260th in assists allowed per game (15.5).
  • Boston University ranks 23rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.4) while Loyola Maryland ranks 91st (33.5).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Greyhounds have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Loyola Maryland has been defeated by an average of 4.3 points.
  • During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 75.8 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (3.9 above their season average).