American vs. Boston University: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – February 21, 2024

Written By PlayPicks Staff on February 21, 2024

On Wednesday at Bender Arena, the American Eagles (14-13, 8-6 Patriot League) will meet the Boston University Terriers (11-16, 6-8 Patriot League) — with Elijah Stephens and Miles Brewster among the players to watch — tipping off at 7:00 PM ET. The Eagles take on the Terriers in a game that American is currently a favorite by 5.5 points. The game has a point total of 128.5.

American vs. Boston University Betting Lines

American vs Boston University Betting Information
Favorite Spread Total
American -5.5 128.5 points

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Boston University (+5.5)
Total Pick Over (128.5)

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American vs. Boston University Stat Rankings

American Avg. (Rank) Boston University Avg. (Rank)
69.9 (277th) Points Scored 64.4 (350th)
68.3 (83rd) Points Allowed 65.8 (35th)
(1st) Rebounds (1st)
8.0 (248th) Off. Rebounds 7.0 (310th)
9.0 (39th) 3pt Made 7.4 (185th)
14.3 (107th) Assists 12.7 (211th)
10.0 (58th) Turnovers 10.9 (134th)

American vs. Boston University Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Eagles are 13-12-0 this season.
  • Against the spread as 5.5-point favorites or more, American is 4-2.
  • The Eagles have played 25 games this year, and 12 of them have hit the over.
  • American and its opponent have broken the 128.5-point mark 19 times this season.
  • The over/under in this matchup is 128.5 points, 9.6 fewer than the average total in this season’s Eagles contests.
  • Boston University is 10-14-1 against the spread this year.
  • The Terriers’ ATS record as 5.5-point underdogs or more is 3-5-1.
  • There have been 12 American’s games (out of 25) that hit the over this year.
  • Terriers games have finished with over 128.5 points scored 13 times this year.
  • The average total for Boston University’s games is 130.2 points, 1.7 more than this game’s over/under.

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American Impact Players

  • Matt Rogers leads the Eagles with 16.1 points per contest and 6.3 rebounds, while also averaging 1.5 assists.
  • Stephens leads the Eagles at 5.1 assists per contest, while also posting 2.0 rebounds and 11.9 points.
  • Lorenzo Donadio is averaging 9.7 points, 2.4 assists and 4.3 rebounds per contest.
  • Lincoln Ball posts 4.3 points, 6.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game, shooting 32.5% from the field.
  • Matt Mayock averages 8.5 points, 2.4 rebounds and 1.0 assists per contest, shooting 46.7% from the field and 41.8% from beyond the arc with 1.9 made 3-pointers per game.

Boston University Impact Players

  • Otto Landrum is No. 1 on the Terriers in rebounding (5.8 per game), and posts 8.9 points and 1.7 assists. He also posts 0.8 steals and 0.8 blocked shots.
  • Kyrone Alexander gives the Terriers 8.0 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.5 assists per game. He also posts 0.9 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • The Terriers receive 7.7 points, 4.2 rebounds and 1.3 assists per game from Ethan Okwuosa.
  • The Terriers get 7.2 points, 4.1 rebounds and 1.1 assists per game from Nic Nobili.

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