The Northwestern Wildcats (1-0) square off against the Boston University Terriers (1-0) as heavy, 16.5-point favorites on Friday, November 7, 2025 at 6 p.m. ET on Peacock. The matchup has an over/under of 136.5.
Check out all the Latest NCAA Basketball Betting Previews!
Spread
Bet $20, Payout $38.02
Northwestern Cover -16.5 vs Boston University -111
Northwestern vs. Boston University betting lines
- Northwestern moneyline odds to win: -1754
- Boston University moneyline odds to win: +929
- Spread: Northwestern (-16.5)
- Total: 136.5
Northwestern statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games last season, Northwestern had a worse record against the spread (7-9-1) compared to its ATS record in away games (6-5-0).
- When playing at home last year, the Wildcats went over the over/under 64.7% of the time (11 of 17 games). They hit the over more often in road games, eclipsing the total in 81.8% of games (nine of 11).
Last season stats
- Last year, the Wildcats were 218th in the country offensively (72.4 points scored per game) and 85th on defense (69.2 points conceded).
- Last year, Northwestern was 266th in the country in rebounds (30.6 per game) and 153rd in rebounds allowed (30.8).
- At 14.5 assists per game last year, the Wildcats were 105th in the nation.
Northwestern betting records last season
- ATS Record: 17-15-1 (Home: 7-9-1; Away: 6-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 16.5+: 0-1-1 (As Favorite: 8-6-1; As Underdog: 9-9-0)
- O-U-P: 22-11-0 (Home: 11-6-0; Away: 9-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-2 (Home: 10-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-14 (Home: 2-4; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.1 (209th in nation) | 43.3 (139th) | 30.6 (266th) | 30.8 (153rd) | 14.5 (105th) | 9.3 (25th) |
Need to know more about sports betting before you put down a wager on Northwestern vs. Boston University? Here’s everything you need to know about how to bet.
Boston University statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Boston University had a better winning percentage at home (.562, 9-7-0 record) than on the road (.333, 5-10-0).
- Terriers games finished above the over/under more often at home (10 times out of 16) than on the road (six of 15) last season.
- Last season the Terriers were 1-0 at home as moneyline underdogs (1.000 winning percentage). On the road they were 3-10 (.231).
Last season stats
- Last year the Terriers put up 67.1 points per game (331st-ranked in college basketball) and allowed 68.5 points per contest (70th-ranked).
- Boston University ranked sixth-best in college basketball by allowing just 26.4 rebounds per game. It ranked 188th in college basketball by averaging 31.7 boards per contest.
- The Terriers delivered 11.9 dimes per game, which ranked them 295th in the nation.
Boston University betting records last season
- ATS Record: 15-17-0 (Home: 9-7-0; Away: 5-10-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 16.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 8-9-0; As Underdog: 7-8-0)
- O-U-P: 16-16-0 (Home: 10-6-0; Away: 6-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 10-6 (Home: 10-4; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 1-0; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (228th in nation) | 45.0 (253rd) | 31.7 (188th) | 26.4 (sixth) | 11.9 (295th) | 12.4 (297th) |
Author Profile
BetDecider Team
The BetDecider team brings you the most current sports betting content, with expert insights and tips. Our aim is that you can make an informed betting decision, including best odds and exclusive sportsbook offers, to maximize your betting experience.
