Boston University vs Lehigh Prediction College Basketball Picks 2/28/24

The Boston University Terriers will play the Lehigh Mountain Hawks in a Patriot League game on Wednesday night at Stabler Arena in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania. Boston University has won three games in a row, while Lehigh is on a five game winning streak. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Boston University vs Lehigh prediction.

Boston University Preview

The Boston University Terriers are 13-16 (8-8) this year after they defeated Loyola-MD in overtime by a score of 82-79 in their last game. Boston University led 43-29 at halftime, but they allowed Loyola-MD to force overtime, before they were able to pull off the win. The Terriers shot 45.6% from the field and were +3 in rebounding margin in the game. Boston University has also defeated American and Navy during this winning streak. The Terriers are scoring 65 points per game with 35.1 rebounds per game and 12.7 assists per game, while allowing 65.8 points against per game this season. Miles Brewster is averaging 10.6 points per game, 3.7 rebounds per game, and 3.1 assists per game. Boston is shooting 40.9% from the field, 70% on free throws, and 32.2% on three pointers this year. 

Lehigh Preview

The Lehigh Mountain Hawks are 12-15 (9-7) this season after they defeated Lafayette by a score of 71-63 in their last game. Lehigh led 37-26 at the half and they added 37 points in the second half for the win. The Mountain Hawks shot 43.3% from the field and were +10 in rebounding margin in the game. Lehigh has also defeated Army, Loyola-MD, Bucknell, and Lafayette during this winning streak. The Mountain Hawks are scoring 73.7 points per game with 36 rebounds per game and 13.4 assists per game, while giving up 71.5 points against per game this year. Tyler Whitney-Sidney is averaging 14.6 points per game, 3.3 rebounds per game, and 2.2 assists per game. Lehigh is shooting 44.3% from the field, 73.9% on free throws, and 31.5% on three pointers this season. 

Boston University vs Lehigh Betting Prediction

Both of these teams come into this game playing very well in recent games and only one game separates them in the Patriots League standings. Lehigh is shooting 44.3% from the field, which isn’t great, but it is much better than Boston’s 40.9%. The Terriers do have better defensive numbers this season, but Lehigh’s defense has been fine recently. Boston University did beat Lehigh by a score of 72-71 in the first meeting. I think we are in for another very competitive game and I like Boston University with the points. 

David Racey's Pick: Boston University +6.5