American vs Boston University Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: American vs Boston University

The American Eagles go up against the Boston University Terriers, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 3.

Boston University look great value on the Moneyline and our betting prediction is that they will claim a victory over American. We’re very happy to take the -104 that they win.

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American Eagles previous game saw them claim a 84-69 home win over Loyola Maryland Greyhounds.

Boston University Terriers suffered a defeat in their last game. A 82-77 scoreline occurred on the road against Navy Midshipmen.

Head-to-Head Statistics

The last matchup between American and Boston University saw the former win. It was a 48-44 scoreline. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved Boston University winning seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	8-6	1116	1044	72	8-1	0-5	1W
Boston University	5-9	1047	1066	-19	4-2	1-7	1L

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American vs Boston University Prediction & Picks

Step into American vs Boston University with confidence as we bring you our main match prediction, projected scoreline and a custom-built bet builder. Dive into each section below for the latest insights.

Game Prediction

The best bet could be taking Boston University to simply achieve a victory in this college showdown. Our pick can be taken at -104 on the Moneyline which yields a potentially nice return.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key American vs Boston University stats:

• BU have won 15 of their last 20 games at home.
• BU have won 7 of their last 10 games at home.
• American have lost their last 5 games on the road.
• American have lost 15 of their last 20 games on the road.
• American have lost 7 of their last 10 games on the road.
• BU have won 7 of their last 10 games against American.

Boston University Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 51% chance of landing a return. After careful examination, our team calculate this probability to be closer to 60%. The wager can be recommended for this precise reason.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

American 77 - 79 Boston University

A close game could be on the cards. We’ll bet on Boston University to secure a 79-77 win at huge odds and this correct score selection should hopefully be a fun one.

American vs Boston University Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Boston University have been given Moneyline odds of -105 against American who are -115. This means the leading sportsbooks give the visiting team a 53% chance of success.

The spread is 1.5 and the total points line is currently 149.5. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you want to wager Over 149.5, there are odds of -112.

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Moneyline

American

-115

BU

-105

Point Spread

American -1.5

-102

BU +1.5

-120

Total Points

Under 149.5

-108

Over 149.5

-112

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Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

American Stats

Boston University Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 150.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 72.10 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.40 pts and allowed 82.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 149.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 155.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 149.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 149.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.00 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.00 pts and allowed 75.10 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Patriot League	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Navy	9-5	1032	916	116	6-2	3-3	5W
American	8-6	1116	1044	72	8-1	0-5	1W
Army	7-7	1051	1078	-27	4-4	3-3	4W
Colgate	6-7	972	988	-16	3-2	3-5	1W
Holy Cross	6-9	985	1103	-118	4-2	2-7	1W
Boston University	5-9	1047	1066	-19	4-2	1-7	1L
Loyola Maryland	4-10	1054	1086	-32	3-3	1-7	5L
Lehigh	4-10	992	1050	-58	3-3	1-7	2L
Lafayette	3-11	990	1085	-95	3-4	0-7	4L
Bucknell	3-11	890	1081	-191	1-4	2-7	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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