Boston University Vs Lafayette: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 5, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 4, 2023

Patriot rivals battle when the Boston University Terriers (8-7, 1-1 Patriot) welcome in the Lafayette Leopards (2-13, 0-2 Patriot) at Case Gym, tipping off at 7:00 PM ET on Thursday, January 5, 2023. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Terriers’ (-288 to win on the moneyline) contest against the Leopards (+230).

This article uses odds valid as of January 5, 2023 at 5:44 PM ET. See all the latest odds for this contest in the table below and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

Boston University Vs Lafayette Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick Lafayette (+6.5)
Total Pick Over (126)

Predictions are calculated by a data-driven algorithm (raw power score) that ranks head-to-head matchup results within a closed network of games. Prediction confidence is determined by the delta between each team’s raw power score.

Boston University Vs Lafayette Stat Rankings

Boston University Avg. (Rank) Lafayette Avg. (Rank)
68.5 (268th) Points Scored 61.1 (354th)
66.8 (125th) Points Allowed 68.3 (171st)
35.3 (141st) Rebounds 29.1 (355th)
9.6 (203rd) Off. Rebounds 7.3 (331st)
8.3 (96th) 3pt Made 9.5 (29th)
11.9 (286th) Assists 15.6 (54th)
10.3 (33rd) Turnovers 11 (61st)

Boston University Vs Lafayette Betting Trends

  • The Terriers have seven wins in 14 games against the spread this year.
  • Boston University is yet to lose ATS (2-0) as a 6.5-point favorite or greater this year.
  • This season, seven of the Terriers’ 14 games have gone over the point total.
  • Boston University’s games have had more than 126 points scored on 10 occasions this year.
  • Terriers games average 135.3 total points this season, 9.3 points less than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Lafayette’s record against the spread is 8-6-1.
  • The Leopards are 7-2 as 6.5-point underdogs or more.
  • Boston University has seen seven of its 14 games hit the over.
  • So far this season, nine Leopards games have featured more than 126 points scored.
  • This season, Lafayette’s games have resulted in an average scoring total of 129.3, which is 3.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.

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Boston University Impact Players

  • Walter Whyte averages 14.5 points and 6.1 rebounds per contest — both team highs. He is also averaging 0.9 assists, shooting 44.3% from the floor and 33.8% from downtown with 1.7 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Jonas Harper puts up 9.5 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, shooting 38.1% from the field and 30.9% from beyond the arc with 1.4 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Fletcher Tynen is averaging 7 points, 1.7 assists and 4.4 rebounds per contest.
  • Ethan Brittain-Watts paces his squad in assists per contest (2.1), and also posts 9.6 points and 1.6 rebounds. At the other end, he posts 1 steal and 0 blocked shots.
  • Nevin Zink puts up 6.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game, shooting 45.6% from the field.

Lafayette Impact Players

  • CJ Fulton leads the Leopards in rebounding (5.4 per game) and assists (4.8), and posts 11 points. He also posts 1.7 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Kyle Jenkins is posting 11.5 points, 4.8 rebounds and 2.5 assists per contest, making 51.1% of his shots from the field and 33.8% from 3-point range, with 1.5 triples per contest.
  • Leo O’Boyle leads the Leopards in scoring (11.6 points per game), and produces 3.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists. He also delivers 0.8 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • T.J. Berger is posting 7.6 points, 3.4 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest, making 29.4% of his shots from the floor and 33.3% from 3-point range, with 2.1 treys per contest.
  • Josh Rivera gives the Leopards 6.6 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.1 assists per contest. He also delivers 0 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
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