The Boston University Terriers (9-10, 3-3 Patriot League) visit the Navy Midshipmen (5-14, 2-4 Patriot League) after losing three road games in a row. The Midshipmen are favored by just 1.5 points in the contest, which starts at 7:00 PM ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2025. The over/under is set at 131 in the matchup.
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Who Will Win Navy vs. Boston University?
Navy and Boston University Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
Navy is 1-5 against the spread when favored by 1.5 points or more this season.
Boston University has a 4-5 record against the spread this year when an underdog by 1.5 points or more.
These two teams average 137.3 points per game combined, 6.3 more than the total of 131.
Navy and Boston University have seen its opponents average a combined 9.1 more points per game than the over/under of 131 set for this matchup.
The average total Navy has had in its matchups this year is 13.0 more points than this particular game’s point total.
The average point total for the Terriers this year is 2.5 points higher than this game’s over/under.
The Midshipmen have an 8-10-0 record against the spread this season.
The Terriers have a 9-9-0 record against the spread this season.
Navy Stats & Insights
Navy’s -22 scoring differential (outscored by 1.2 points per game) is a result of scoring 71.4 points per game (263rd in college basketball) while allowing 72.6 per outing (222nd in college basketball).
Navy wins the rebound battle by an average of 2.4 boards. It is pulling down 33.5 rebounds per game (125th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 31.1 per contest.
The Midshipmen connect on 7.6 three-pointers per game (201st in college basketball) compared to their opponents’ 8.1. They shoot 33.3% from deep while their opponents hit 34.5% from long range.
Navy averages 93.5 points per 100 possessions on offense (234th in college basketball), and allows 95.0 points per 100 possessions (259th in college basketball).
Offensively, the Midshipmen have performed better in home games this season, averaging 75.6 points per game, compared to 69.2 per game in away games.
Boston University Stats & Insights
Boston University puts up 65.9 points per game (338th in college basketball) while giving up 67.5 per outing (71st in college basketball). It has a -30 scoring differential and has been outscored by 1.6 points per game.
Boston University comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 4.6 boards. It records 31.7 rebounds per game (234th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 27.1.
Boston University knocks down 8.2 three-pointers per game (135th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.2. It shoots 34.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 36.2%.
Boston University averages 91.6 points per 100 possessions (285th in college basketball), while allowing 93.8 points per 100 possessions (235th in college basketball).
At home the Terriers are scoring 73.3 points per game, 15.1 more than they are averaging on the road (58.2).
Navy Key Players to Watch
The Midshipmen leader in points and assists is Austin Benigni, who puts up 17.3 points per game to go with 4.4 assists.
Aidan Kehoe leads Navy in rebounding, grabbing 9.2 boards per game while also scoring 10.8 points a contest.
Lysander Rehnstrom makes more threes per game than any other member of the Midshipmen, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 1.4 per contest.
The Navy steals leader is Donovan Draper, who averages 1.2 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Kehoe, who compiles 1.0 block per contest.
Boston University Key Players to Watch
Kyrone Alexander is the top scorer for the Terriers with 12.8 points per game. Alexander also adds 4.8 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game.
Malcolm Chimezie has a stat line of 5.5 rebounds, 8.1 points and 0.8 assists per game for Boston University to take the top rebound spot on the team. Ben Roy holds the top spot for assists with 2.4 per game, adding 3.5 points and 2.2 rebounds per outing.
Michael McNair is consistent from distance and leads the Terriers with 2.5 made threes per game.
Boston University’s leader in steals is Miles Brewster (1.4 per game), and its leader in blocks is Chimezie (0.7 per game).
Navy vs. Boston University Prediction
Navy 70, Boston University 67
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