Boston University vs. Loyola (MD) Prediction: Expert Picks, Odds, Stats and Best Bets – Wednesday, February 19, 2025 ...Middle East

The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (10-15, 5-9 Patriot League) are 3.5-point underdogs as they attempt to stop a three-game losing streak when they visit the Boston University Terriers (13-14, 7-7 Patriot League) on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Case Gym. The matchup airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 131.5.

Boston University vs. Loyola (MD) Odds

Boston University odds to win: -180 Loyola (MD) odds to win: +150 Spread: Boston University (-3.5) Total: 131.5

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Game Time and Information

Date: Wednesday, February 19, 2025 Time: 7:00 PM ET TV: ESPN+ Where: Boston, Massachusetts Venue: Case Gym

Who Will Win Boston University vs. Loyola (MD)?

Boston University and Loyola (MD) Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread

Boston University is 4-2 against the spread when favored by 3.5 points or more this season.

In games this season in which it was an underdog by 3.5 points or more, Loyola (MD) has a 4-5-1 record against the spread.

The two teams average a combined 4.0 more points per game (135.5) than this game’s total of 131.5 points.

Opponents of the two teams average a combined 8.3 more points per game, 139.8, than this matchup’s total of 131.5 points.

The average over/under Boston University has had set in matchups this year is 4.5 more points than this outing’s point total.

The average point total for the Greyhounds this year is 7.8 points higher than this game’s over/under.

So far this season, the Terriers have put together a 13-13-0 record against the spread.

So far this season, the Greyhounds have compiled a 10-13-1 record against the spread.

Boston University Stats & Insights

Boston University’s -46 scoring differential (outscored by 1.8 points per game) is a result of scoring 67.1 points per game (337th in college basketball) while allowing 68.9 per outing (87th in college basketball).

Boston University pulls down 31.6 rebounds per game (209th in college basketball) while allowing 26.4 per outing to its opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 5.2 boards per game.

The Terriers knock down 8.0 three-pointers per game (147th in college basketball) at a 33.8% rate (189th in college basketball), compared to the 8.2 their opponents make while shooting 37.5% from beyond the arc.

Boston University averages 92.8 points per 100 possessions on offense (262nd in college basketball), and allows 95.2 points per 100 possessions (241st in college basketball).

The Terriers are scoring 76.5 points per game when playing at home. In away games, they are averaging 57.7 points per contest.

Loyola (MD) Stats & Insights

Loyola (MD) has a -61 scoring differential, falling short by 2.5 points per game. It is putting up 68.4 points per game, 317th in college basketball, and is allowing 70.9 per outing to rank 157th in college basketball.

Loyola (MD) averages 31.0 rebounds per game (251st in college basketball), compared to the 30.2 of its opponents.

Loyola (MD) connects on 6.9 three-pointers per game (264th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 7.0. It shoots 30.8% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.4%.

Loyola (MD) ranks 298th in college basketball averaging 91.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 219th, allowing 94.4 points per 100 possessions.

In 2024-25 the Greyhounds are scoring 1.3 more points per game at home (69.2) than away (67.9).

Boston University Key Players to Watch

Kyrone Alexander leads the Terriers in scoring, tallying 12.4 points per game to go with 5.0 rebounds and 1.9 assists.

Malcolm Chimezie leads Boston University in rebounding, averaging 5.1 per game, while Ben Roy leads the team in assists, distributing an average of 2.5 in each contest.

Michael McNair makes more threes per game than any other member of the Terriers, knocking down shots from beyond the arc at a clip of 2.4 per contest.

The Boston University steals leader is Miles Brewster, who averages 1.3 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Chimezie, who compiles 0.8 rejections per contest.

Loyola (MD) Key Players to Watch

Milos Ilic has the top spot on the Greyhounds leaderboards for scoring (14.0 per game), rebounds (7.5 per game), and assists (2.8 per game).

Jordan Stiemke is dependable from deep and leads the Greyhounds with 1.9 made threes per game.

Loyola (MD)’s leader in steals is Jacob Theodosiou (1.6 per game), and its leader in blocks is Stiemke (1.0 per game).