Boston University vs Lafayette Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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Lafayette associate head coach Mike McGarvey watches play during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Colgate for the Patriot League tournament championship in Hamilton, N.Y., Wednesday, March 8, 2023. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 27, 2024, 12:30 PM
  • Lafayette (9-10) is a -6.5 point favorite vs Boston University (6-12)
  • Total (Over/Under): 126.5 points
  • Boston University / Lafayette TV channel: ESPN+

The Boston University Terriers (6-12) visit Kirby Sports Center to take on the Lafayette Leopards (9-10) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 2:00pm EST in Easton, PA.

Lafayette is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Boston University vs. Lafayette Over/Under is 126.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Boston University+6.5 -110O 126.5 -115+240
Lafayette -6.5 -110U 126.5 -105-300

Boston University vs Lafayette Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Lafayette will win this college basketball game with 67.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Boston University vs Lafayette Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Boston University will cover the spread with 52.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Boston University has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 12 of their last 17 away games (+7.40 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the 1H Moneyline in 8 of their last 17 away games (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.30 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Boston University has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 31 games (+4.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.30 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Game Total Over in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.40 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Lafayette has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.10 Units / 1% ROI)

Boston University Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Boston University has a 6-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-8.3 Units / -39.71% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.05 Units / -27.56% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -29.5% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.3 Units / 20.53% ROI

Lafayette Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Lafayette has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI).

  • 7-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.2 Units / 21.65% ROI
  • 7-12 when betting the Over for -6.25 Units / -29.9% ROI
  • 12-7 when betting the Under for +4.25 Units / 20.33% ROI

Boston University Offensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has averaged 63.8 points per game (1,277 points/20 games) this season — 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.3

Boston University has averaged 65.8 points per game (3,424 points/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Boston University is shooting 32% from three (388/1,203) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Boston University has averaged 11.1 assists per game (578 assists/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Lafayette Offensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 1.08 points per shot (1,241 points/1,146 shots) this season — tied for 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Lafayette has averaged 62.2 points per game (3,361 points/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 72.5

Lafayette has averaged 62.0 points per game (1,241 points/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.3

Lafayette has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Boston University Defensive Stats & Trends:

Boston University has 343 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th fewest among Patriot League Teams

Boston University has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (503 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Boston University has averaged 6.9 steals per game (138 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Boston University has 138 steals this season — tied for 2nd most among Patriot League Teams

Lafayette Defensive Stats & Trends:

Lafayette has averaged 6.9 steals per game (138 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Lafayette has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (474/1,146) this season — best among Patriot League Teams ; League Avg: 44%

Lafayette has averaged 23.8 defensive rebounds per game (477 rebounds/20 games) this season — 4th best among Patriot League Teams; League Avg: 23.8

Lafayette has 138 steals this season — tied for 2nd most among Patriot League Teams


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