UMass-Lowell vs. Boston University betting: College basketball preview for December 21

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The UMass-Lowell River Hawks (9-4) host the Boston University Terriers (5-6) after winning eight home games in a row. The River Hawks are favored by 8 points in the matchup, which begins at 2:00 PM ET on Saturday, December 21, 2024. The over/under for the matchup is 145.5.

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UMass-Lowell vs. Boston University betting lines

  • UMass-Lowell moneyline odds to win: -357
  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: +279
  • Spread: UMass-Lowell (-8)
  • Total: 145.5

UMass-Lowell statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • UMass-Lowell has done a better job covering the spread in road games (3-2-0) than it has in home games (2-4-0).
  • The River Hawks have exceeded the total in a lower percentage of home games (50%) than road games (60%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, UMass-Lowell has won a higher percentage of its home games (1.000) compared to away games (.000).

Last season stats

  • The River Hawks were 38th in the country in points scored (80.0 per game) and 130th in points allowed (70.7) last season.
  • UMass-Lowell was the 10th-best squad in the country in rebounds per game (37.3) and ranked 101st in rebounds conceded (30.2) last year.
  • With 12.7 assists per game last year, the River Hawks were 216th in the nation.

UMass-Lowell betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-6-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8+: 0-4-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 3-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 6-5-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 3-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 6-0; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
50.7 (11th in nation) 43.0 (177th) 34.6 (102nd) 29.8 (104th) 15.6 (93rd) 13.9 (331st)

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Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Boston University has performed better against the spread away (2-2-0) than at home (2-4-0) this season.
  • Looking at the over/under, Terriers games have gone over three of six times at home (50%), and one of four away (25%).

Last season stats

  • The Terriers ranked 328th in college basketball last year with 66.5 points per game. At the other end of the court, they ranked 35th with 66.6 points allowed per game.
  • Boston University averaged 32.6 boards per game (139th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 30.2 rebounds per contest (101st-ranked).
  • Last season the Terriers ranked 190th in college basketball in assists, delivering 12.9 per game.

Boston University betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 5-6-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-2-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 4-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 1-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-3 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-3)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.4 (214th in nation) 43.0 (177th) 33.4 (164th) 27.1 (28th) 13.5 (217th) 13.6 (322nd)
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