Boston University vs. Brown betting: College basketball preview for Nov. 12

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The Boston University Terriers (1-1) face the Brown Bears (0-2) as just 2.5-point favorites on Wednesday, November 12, 2025 at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 129.5.

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Boston University vs. Brown betting lines

  • Boston University moneyline odds to win: -162
  • Brown moneyline odds to win: +135
  • Spread: Boston University (-2.5)
  • Total: 129.5

Boston University statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Boston University had a better record against the spread at home (9-7-0) than it did in road games (5-10-0) last season.
  • The Terriers eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of games at home (62.5%) than away games (40%) last year.
  • When playing at home last season, Boston University won more often as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 10-4 (.714). On the road, it was 0-2 (.000) as a moneyline favorite.

Last season stats

  • The Terriers were 331st in the country in points scored (67.1 per game) and 70th in points conceded (68.5) last season.
  • On the boards, Boston University was 188th in the country in rebounds (31.7 per game) last year. It was sixth-best in rebounds allowed (26.4 per game).
  • The Terriers were 295th in college basketball in assists (11.9 per game) last season.

Boston University betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 15-17-0 (Home: 9-7-0; Away: 5-10-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 6-8-0 (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)

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Brown statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Brown was better at home (7-7-0) than on the road (5-7-1) last year.
  • Bears games went above the over/under more often at home (seven times out of 14) than on the road (four of 13) last year.
  • The Bears’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs was .500 (2-2) last season, and away it was .400 (4-6).

Last season stats

  • The Bears put up 72.2 points per game (225th-ranked in college basketball) last season, while allowing 71.6 points per contest (165th-ranked).
  • Brown averaged 32.9 rebounds per game (127th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 31.9 rebounds per contest (226th-ranked).
  • Last year the Bears ranked 93rd in college basketball in assists, delivering 14.7 per game.

Brown betting records last season

  • ATS Record: 12-14-1 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 5-7-1)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 5-5-0 (As Favorite: 6-7-0; As Underdog: 6-7-1)
  • O-U-P: 11-16-0 (Home: 7-7-0; Away: 4-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-5 (Home: 5-4; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-8 (Home: 2-2; Away: 4-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (162nd in nation) 43.0 (122nd) 32.9 (127th) 31.9 (226th) 14.7 (93rd) 11.0 (164th)
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