The Loyola Maryland Greyhounds (10-18, 6-9 Pat) will be at Case Gym to challenge the Boston University Terriers (12-16, 5-10 Pat) in a Pat matchup. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds at Boston University Terriers Betting Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Terriers defeated the Holy Cross Crusaders 70-60, while the Greyhounds beat the Navy Midshipmen 79-70.
Loyola Maryland dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.273 (above their season average of 0.243) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.582 (above their season average of 0.509). Navy recorded marks of 0.063 and 0.516, respectively, for those same stats. The Terriers, meanwhile, had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 28.9) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.600 (above their season average of 0.527). Boston University was led by Max Mahoney, who had 11 points and 12 rebounds. Andrew Kostecka led the way for Loyola Maryland, finishing with 17 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Kostecka led the Greyhounds to an 81-73 victory. He recorded 28 points. Getting to the free throw line was one of Loyola Maryland’s biggest strengths. They made 34 trips to the line, while Boston University went just 13 times.
The sweet-shooting offense of Boston University (99th in the NCAA with an effective field goal percentage 0.529) will clash against the mid-tier defense of Loyola Maryland (339th in effective field goal percentage allowed 0.554). The Terriers figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Loyola Maryland Greyhounds vs. Boston University Terriers Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Boston University, ATS Winner – Boston University, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Boston University averages 13.9 assists per game, which ranks 114th in the nation. Loyola Maryland ranks 256th in assists allowed per game (16.0).
- The Terriers rank 227th in three pointers attempted per game (20.1) while the Greyhounds rank 263rd (18.6).
- The Greyhounds rank 19th in steals per game (8.5) while the Terriers rank 151st (5.8).
- Boston University ranks 38th in rebounds allowed per game (31.9) while Loyola Maryland ranks 87th (33.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average).
- The Greyhounds have outscored opponents by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Loyola Maryland has been defeated by an average of 4.8 points.
