Boston University vs Loyola-Maryland 1/7/22 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds (7-6) vs. Boston University Terriers (10-5)
January 7, 2022 5:00 pm EDT
The Line: Boston University Terriers -6.5 / Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds +6.5; Over/Under: -134.5
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The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds and Boston Univ. Terriers meet Friday in college basketball action at the Case Gym. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds look for a win after winning six of their last eight games. The Boston Univ. Terriers look for a win after winning six of their last eight games.
The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are averaging 69.4 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 68 points on 42.6 percent shooting. Cameron Spencer is averaging 18.4 points and 4.8 rebounds, while Jaylin Andrews is averaging 14.4 points and 1.7 assists. Kenny Jones is dishing 5.2 assists and Milos IIic is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are shooting 32.3 percent from beyond the arc and 69.8 percent from the free throw line. The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds are allowing 33.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
The Boston Univ. Terriers are averaging 68.9 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 65.2 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Javante McCoy is averaging 16.8 points and 2.5 assists, while Sukhmail Mathon is averaging 13.9 points and 9.9 rebounds. Walter Whyte is the third double-digit scorer and Jonas Harper is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Boston Univ. Terriers are shooting 35.1 percent from beyond the arc and 75 percent from the free throw line. The Boston Univ. Terriers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
The Terriers are 17-37 ATS in their last 54 home games and 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The over is 5-2 in Greyhounds last 7 overall. The under is 5-1 in Terriers last 6 home games. The home team is 6-1 ATS in the last 7 meetings. The favorite is 4-0 ATS in the last 4 meetings.
The Boston Univ. Terriers have been far and away the more impressive team this season against better competition, and that includes nearly beating Florida State on the road. The Loyola-Maryland Greyhounds have limited offensive depth, and they’ve folded against the majority of the decent teams they’ve played. Boston has issues covering numbers, but this is a game it shouldn’t have many issues.
