American Vs Boston University: College Basketball Betting Preview, Tips And Picks – January 8, 2023

Written By PlayPicks Staff on January 7, 2023

The American Eagles (11-3, 3-0 Patriot) will try to extend a three-game winning stretch when hosting the Boston University Terriers (9-7, 2-1 Patriot) on Sunday, January 8, 2023 at Bender Arena. This matchup is at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN. Keep reading to find betting insights and statistics to help place a wager on the Eagles’ (-186 to win on the moneyline) game with the Terriers (+151).

The insights in what follows reference odds valid as of January 8, 2023 at 1:44 PM ET. Keep scrolling for a look at all of the latest odds for this game and click here to get the best DraftKings Sportsbook deposit bonus!

American Vs Boston University Betting Lines

Computer Picks

Spread Pick American (-4)
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.

American Vs Boston University Stat Rankings

American Avg. (Rank) Boston University Avg. (Rank)
68.1 (277th) Points Scored 68.8 (256th)
62.1 (33rd) Points Allowed 66.9 (122nd)
31.4 (304th) Rebounds 35.6 (111th)
7.9 (312th) Off. Rebounds 9.8 (175th)
7.5 (173rd) 3pt Made 8.3 (94th)
14.5 (102nd) Assists 11.8 (288th)
13.6 (291st) Turnovers 10.4 (33rd)

American Vs Boston University Betting Trends

  • Against the spread, the Eagles are 9-5-0 this year.
  • American has two wins ATS (2-2) as a 4-point favorite or greater this year.
  • This season, six of the Eagles’ 14 games have gone over the point total.
  • In 10 games this season, American and its opponent have combined for more than 126 points.
  • Eagles games have had an average of 130.3 points this season, 4.3 points higher than the over/under for this matchup.
  • Boston University has seven wins in 15 games against the spread this year.
  • The Terriers have one win ATS (1-3) as a 4-point underdog or greater this season.
  • Out of 14 American’s games so far this year, six have gone over the total.
  • So far this season, 11 Terriers games have featured over 126 points scored.
  • The average total for Boston University’s games is 135.8 points, which is 9.8 more than this game’s over/under.

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American Impact Players

  • Matt Rogers paces his squad in points per game (14), and also puts up 5.5 rebounds and 1.4 assists. Defensively, he puts up 0.9 steals and 0.4 blocked shots.
  • Johnny O’Neil averages a team-best 6.5 rebounds per game. In addition, he’s recording 12.3 points and 1.8 assists, shooting 45.5% from the field and 35.7% from downtown with 2.1 made 3-pointers per contest.
  • Elijah Stephens is tops on the Eagles at 4.4 assists per contest, while also posting 2.5 rebounds and 8.8 points.
  • Geoff Sprouse posts 10.4 points, 2.9 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest. Defensively, he posts 1.1 steals and 0.1 blocked shots.
  • Jaxon Knotek is posting 8.2 points, 1.4 assists and 4.2 rebounds per game.

Boston University Impact Players

  • Walter Whyte is putting up team highs in points (14.5 per game) and rebounds (6.1). And he is contributing 0.9 assists, making 44.3% of his shots from the floor and 33.8% from 3-point range, with 1.7 triples per contest.
  • Fletcher Tynen gets the Terriers 7.4 points, 4.8 rebounds and 1.6 assists per game. He also averages 0.8 steals and 0.3 blocked shots.
  • Ethan Brittain-Watts is the Terriers’ top assist man (2.3 per game), and he averages 10.3 points and 1.7 rebounds.
  • Jonas Harper gives the Terriers 9.3 points, 1.7 rebounds and 1.5 assists per contest. He also averages 1.4 steals and 0 blocked shots.
  • The Terriers receive 6.1 points, 5.3 rebounds and 0.7 assists per game from Nevin Zink.
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