The Lafayette Leopards (5-8, 0-0 Patriot League) will look to stop a three-game losing streak when they host the Boston University Terriers (6-7, 0-0 Patriot League) on January 2, 2025 at Kirby Sports Center.
Thursday's matchup between the Terriers and the Leopards features a close line of Boston University -1.5. The game's over/under is 128.5.
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Boston University vs. Lafayette Odds and Game Info
- Game day: Thursday, January 2, 2025
- Game time: 7:00 PM ET
- TV channel: ESPN+
- Location: Easton, Pennsylvania
- Arena: Kirby Sports Center
- Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
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Boston University vs. Lafayette Odds and Prediction
- Spread favorite: Boston University (-1.5)
- Moneyline: Boston University (-128), Lafayette (+104)
- Total: 128.5 points
Pick ATS:Lafayette (+1.5)
- Pick OU: Over (128.5)
- Prediction: Lafayette 69, Boston University 68
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Boston University vs. Lafayette Comparison
| Boston University Rank | Boston University Stat | Lafayette Stat | Lafayette Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 313th | 69.3 | Points Scored | 69.6 | 308th |
| 113th | 68.7 | Points Allowed | 70.4 | 160th |
| 225th | 13.5 | Assists | 14.7 | 146th |
| 318th | 13.4 | Turnovers | 10.4 | 73rd |
| 213th | 44.6% | Field Goal % | 41.3% | 335th |
| 228th | 43.9% | Field Goal % Allowed | 43.7% | 214th |
Boston University Key Players
- The Terriers scoring leader is Kyrone Alexander, who averages 13.3 per contest to go with 4.9 rebounds and 2.3 assists.
- Malcolm Chimezie is Boston University's leading rebounder, grabbing 5.7 per game, while Ben Roy is its best passer, averaging 2.4 assists in each contest.
- Michael McNair leads the Terriers in three-point shooting, making an average of 2.4 shots per game from beyond the arc.
- Miles Brewster and Chimezie lead Boston University on the defensive end, with Brewster leading the team in steals averaging 1.5 per game and Chimezie in blocks averaging 1.1 per contest.
Lafayette Key Players
- Alex Chaikin racks up 11.2 points per game and is the top scorer for the Leopards.
- Lafayette's leader in rebounds is Andrew Phillips with 3.2 per game, and its leader in assists is Mark Butler with 3.0 per game.
- Chaikin is dependable from distance and leads the Leopards with 2.3 made threes per game.
- Ryan Pettit (2.3 steals per game) is the steal leader for Lafayette while Malik Rasul (0.3 blocks per game) is the block leader.
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