Loyola (MD) vs. Boston University betting: College basketball preview for February 1

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The Loyola (MD) Greyhounds (8-12, 3-6 Patriot League) are 1-point favorites as they look to turn around a three-game losing streak when they host the Boston University Terriers (11-11, 5-4 Patriot League) on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Reitz Arena. The contest airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The point total for the matchup is set at 129.

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Loyola (MD) vs. Boston University betting lines

  • Loyola (MD) moneyline odds to win: -111
  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: -109
  • Spread: Loyola (MD) (-1)
  • Total: 129

Loyola (MD) statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Loyola (MD) owns a worse record against the spread at home (2-6-0) than it does in road games (6-5-0).
  • When playing at home, the Greyhounds exceed the total 62.5% of the time (five of eight games). They hit the over more consistently in away games, eclipsing the total in 72.7% of games (eight of 11).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Loyola (MD) has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.429) compared to away games (.667).

Recent trends

  • On the offensive side of the ball, the Greyhounds have had a hard time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 68.5 points per contest over that span compared to the 69.6 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
  • Loyola (MD) has been less stingy on defense lately, allowing 74.2 points per game over its past 10 outings compared to the 71.5 points per game its opponents are averaging over the 2024-25 season.
  • During their past 10 contests, the Greyhounds are making 0.4 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (6.4 compared to 6.8 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (33.7% compared to 31.1% season-long).

Loyola (MD) betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 8-11-0 (Home: 2-6-0; Away: 6-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1+: 3-7-0 (As Favorite: 3-7-0; As Underdog: 5-4-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-6-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 8-3-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-5 (Home: 3-4; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-7 (Home: 0-1; Away: 2-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.5 (250th in nation) 45.8 (299th) 31.2 (257th) 29.9 (110th) 13.6 (189th) 11.5 (195th)

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Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Boston University has been better against the spread at home (7-4-0) than on the road (3-7-0) this year.
  • In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Terriers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (45.5%, five of 11) compared to on the road (30%, three of 10).

Recent trends

  • The Terriers have performed worse offensively over their last 10 games, posting 61.2 points per contest, 4.9 fewer points their than season average of 66.1.
  • While Boston University is allowing 67.5 points per game in 2024-25, it has bettered that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 64.9 points per contest.
  • The Terriers are sinking 6.6 threes per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 1.4 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (8). In addition, they have a worse three-point percentage over their last 10 games (29.9%) compared to their season average from downtown (33.4%).

Boston University betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-11-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1+: 4-6-0 (As Favorite: 7-5-0; As Underdog: 4-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 8-14-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 3-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-4 (Home: 7-3; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-7 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.6 (244th in nation) 44.2 (227th) 31.8 (218th) 26.8 (12th) 12 (299th) 12.8 (305th)
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