The Maine Black Bears (8-6) are 3.5-point favorites as they try to continue a four-game home win streak when they host the Boston University Terriers (5-7) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at The Pit in Memorial Gymnasium. The game airs at 2:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 132 points.
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Maine Cover -3.5 vs Boston University -110
Maine vs. Boston University betting lines
- Maine moneyline odds to win: -171
- Boston University moneyline odds to win: +142
- Spread: Maine (-3.5)
- Total: 132
Maine statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games last season, Maine had a better record against the spread (7-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (9-9-0).
- The Black Bears eclipsed the over/under in five of 12 home games (41.7%) last year, compared to six of 18 road games (33.3%).
- Maine performed better as a moneyline favorite in home games last season, posting a home record of 5-3 home record, compared to going 4-3 away from home.
Last season stats
- On offense, the Black Bears were the 319th-ranked team in college basketball (67.6 points per game) last season. Defensively, they were 56th (67.5 points conceded per game).
- Maine collected 29.6 rebounds per game and gave up 33.3 boards last season, ranking 323rd and 280th, respectively, in the nation.
- The Black Bears were 242nd in the country in assists (12.4 per game) last year.
Maine betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 4-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 3.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-3-0; As Underdog: 5-2-0)
- O-U-P: 8-4-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 6-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.6 (120th in nation) | 42.2 (134th) | 29.5 (319th) | 31.9 (228th) | 15.5 (100th) | 10.7 (102nd) |
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Boston University statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2024-25 against the spread, Boston University has a lower winning percentage at home (.333, 2-4-0 record) than away (.400, 2-3-0).
- In 2024-25, a higher percentage of the Terriers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, three of six) compared to on the road (40%, two of five).
Last season stats
- The Terriers scored 66.5 points per game (328th-ranked in college basketball) last year, while surrendering 66.6 points per contest (35th-ranked).
- Boston University averaged 32.6 rebounds per game (139th-ranked in college basketball). It gave up 30.2 rebounds per contest (101st-ranked).
- Last year the Terriers ranked 190th in college basketball in assists, dishing out 12.9 per game.
Boston University betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 3.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 2-4-0; As Underdog: 3-3-0)
- O-U-P: 5-7-0 (Home: 3-3-0; Away: 2-3-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-3 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.8 (196th in nation) | 44.4 (249th) | 32.3 (227th) | 26.7 (21st) | 13.3 (229th) | 13.4 (316th) |
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