The UMBC Retrievers (3-3) are favored by 2.5 points against the Boston University Terriers (1-4) on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at 12:00 PM ET. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 144.5.
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UMBC vs. Boston University betting lines
- UMBC moneyline odds to win: -136
- Boston University moneyline odds to win: +114
- Spread: UMBC (-2.5)
- Total: 144.5
UMBC statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- At home last season, UMBC sported a worse record against the spread (6-8-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (12-5-0).
- In terms of over/unders, the Retrievers hit the over less often at home last year, as they eclipsed the total six times in 14 opportunities (42.9%). In road games, they hit the over 11 times in 17 opportunities (64.7%).
- UMBC won a higher percentage of its games as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last season, going 2-3 (.400). When playing away from home as a moneyline favorite, it sported a record of 1-2 (.333).
Last season stats
- On offense, the Retrievers were the 56th-ranked squad in the nation (78.7 points per game) last season. On defense, they were sixth-worst (80.7 points conceded per game).
- Last year, UMBC was 105th in the nation in rebounds (33.3 per game) and ninth-worst in rebounds conceded (36.0).
- The Retrievers were 181st in the nation in assists (13.0 per game) last season.
UMBC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 2-3-0 (Home: 2-2-0; Away: 0-1-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-1-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 2-2-1 (Home: 2-1-1; Away: 0-1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-1; Away: 0-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.5 (106th in nation) | 43.3 (213th) | 34.7 (148th) | 34.7 (293rd) | 15.7 (112th) | 11.5 (167th) |
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Boston University statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2023-24 against the spread, Boston University had a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 6-8-1 record) than away (.471, 8-9-0).
- In 2023-24, a higher percentage of the Terriers’ games finished above the over/under at home (73.3%, 11 of 15) than on the road (17.6%, three of 17).
- As moneyline underdogs last year, the Terriers won a lower percentage of games at home (2-4) than on the road (6-8).
Last season stats
- The Terriers averaged 66.5 points per game (328th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while ceding 66.6 points per contest (35th-ranked).
- Boston University averaged 32.6 rebounds per game (139th-ranked in college basketball). It ceded 30.2 rebounds per contest (101st-ranked).
- The Terriers averaged 12.9 dimes per game, which ranked them 190th in college basketball.
Boston University betting records this season
- ATS Record: 1-4-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-2-0; As Underdog: 0-2-0)
- O-U-P: 1-4-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 0-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-2 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.0 (310th in nation) | 43.4 (219th) | 32.2 (250th) | 30.0 (122nd) | 11.8 (295th) | 14.6 (325th) |
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