The American University Eagles (14-12, 10-5 Pat) will be at Case Gym to take on the Boston University Terriers (16-12, 10-5 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game will air on CBS Sports Network at 12 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 23, 2020.
American University Eagles at Boston University Terriers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Terriers lost a winnable game to the Lafayette Leopards, 61-59, while the Eagles defeated the Navy Midshipmen, 71-62.
The Eagles held the Midshipmen to an effective field goal percentage of 0.433 (below the 0.505 mark opponents have averaged against American University this season) and had a turnover percentage of 14.2 (better than their season average of 16.0). Boston University, on the other hand, held Lafayette to an offensive rebounding percentage of 9.4 (below their season average of 22.9). Walter Whyte fueled Boston University with 18 points and 10 rebounds. American University, meanwhile, was lifted by Sa’eed Nelson, who put up 26 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Nelson led the Eagles to a 67-63 win. He registered a double-double with 15 points and 10 rebounds. American University had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.538 vs. 0.426). Boston University, on the other hand, had a much better free throw rate (0.315 vs. 0.212).
The prolific offense of Boston University (81st in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 107.2) will go head-to-head against the mid-tier defense of American University (272nd in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 103.6). The Terriers should have the advantage on that side of the ball. Also, the Eagles, who rank 260th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.205), could struggle to get to the line against the Terriers, who rank 48th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.185).
American University Eagles vs. Boston University Terriers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Boston University ranks 138th in rebounds per game (35.7) while American University ranks 250th (33.0).
- The Eagles rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (17.4) while the Terriers rank 102nd (20.4).
- American University ranks 63rd in steals per game (7.5) while Boston University ranks 122nd in steals allowed per game (6.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (6.0 below their season average).
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 5.6, up from 4.4 for the season.
