The Lafayette Leopards (5-16, 2-8 Pat) will be at Case Gym to clash with the Boston University Terriers (11-12, 4-6 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Lafayette Leopards at Boston University Terriers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Terriers were victorious over the Colgate Raiders, 76-68, while the Leopards lost big to the Bucknell Bison, 94-66.
The Terriers had a great turnover percentage of 9.0 (better than their season average of 17.8) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.575 (above their season average of 0.531). Lafayette, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 31.6). Tyler Scanlon played well for Boston University with 20 points and 11 rebounds. Lafayette, meanwhile, was led by Alex Petrie, who had 16 points.
The Terriers dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the last contest, Boston University won 81-65. Converting at the free throw line was one of Boston University’s biggest advantages. They were 7-8 (87.5 percent), while the Leopards were just 3-6 (50.0 percent). This is the first time these teams will go head-to-head this year.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Boston University figures to have a significant advantage. The sharp-shooting Terriers offense ranks 97th in the nation in that metric at 0.532, while the Lafayette defense is ranked 312th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.535).
Lafayette Leopards vs. Boston University Terriers Betting Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Boston University ranks 24th in rebounds allowed per game (31.3) while Lafayette ranks 189th (36.3).
- The Leopards rank 84th in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while the Terriers rank 245th (19.4).
- Lafayette ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Boston University ranks 86th (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Leopards’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 5.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 57.6 points per game (11.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 57.2 points per game (11.2 below their season average).
