American vs Boston University Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • Boston University (11-14) are -1.5 point favorites vs American (15-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 128.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The American Eagles (15-8) visit Case Gym to take on the Boston University Terriers (11-14) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Boston.

Boston University is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).

The American vs. Boston University Over/Under is 128.5 total points.

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American vs. Boston University Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
American+1.5 -105O 128.5 -110+110
Boston University -1.5 -115U 128.5 -110-135

American vs Boston University Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Boston University will win this game with 53.1% confidence.

American vs Boston University Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Boston University will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both American and Boston University, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • American University has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+14.30 Units / 40% ROI)
  • American University have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.40 Units / 31% ROI)
  • American University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 18 away games (+5.40 Units / 27% ROI)
  • American University have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 21 games (+5.30 Units / 23% ROI)
  • American University has hit the Game Total Under in 24 of their last 43 games (+3.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 7 games (+2.80 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.60 Units / 21% ROI)

American Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

American has gone 12-11 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI).

  • 15-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.3 Units / 32.84% ROI
  • 11-12 when betting the Over for -2.2 Units / -8.7% ROI
  • 12-11 when betting the Under for -0.1 Units / -0.4% ROI

Boston University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston University has gone 11-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI).

  • 11-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -11.71% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Over for +0.9 Units / 3.41% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Under for -3.3 Units / -12.5% ROI

American Offensive Stats & Trends:

American has a 29% free throw rate (322 free throw attempts/1,105 field goal attempts) this season — 3rd highest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 27%

American has a TS% of 52% this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 49%

American is shooting 49% (546/1,105) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 45%

American is shooting 57% from inside the arc (330/574) this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Boston University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 9.2 offensive rebounds per game (222 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Boston University has an eFG% of 47% this season — 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Boston University is shooting 32% from three (176/550) this season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston University has averaged 10.9 assists per game (642 assists/59 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.2

American Defensive Stats & Trends:

American has averaged 7.3 steals per game (161 steals/22 games) this season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.5

American has averaged 6.9 steals per game (370 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.3

American has 161 steals this season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

American has 370 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 4th most among Patriot League Teams

Boston University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 24.0 defensive rebounds per game (576 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.4

Boston University has 157 steals this season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Boston University has allowed 6.6 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Boston University has allowed 68.1 points per game (1,635 points/24 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 68.2


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