Boston University vs American Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Boston University vs American

The Boston University Terriers battle the American Eagles, with tip-off scheduled for 14:00 on Saturday, February 28.

We wouldn’t be surprised to see Boston University triumph and it makes sense to take +2.5 on the spread at -102 when they go up against American.

Boston University Terriers won their previous game which was at home. It was a 78-63 triumph against Holy Cross Crusaders.

American Eagles were beaten 78-73 in their last game, being turned over at home to Lehigh Mountain Hawks.

Head-to-Head Statistics

American have won both of the most recent meetings against Boston University. At home, they triumphed 48-44 before a 64-62 win on the road. It’s been seven Boston University wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
American	16-14	2249	2140	109	11-5	5-9	1L
Boston University	14-16	2290	2230	60	10-5	4-11	1W

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Boston University vs American Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our best Boston University vs American picks: a key match prediction, correct score recommendation and a ready-made bet builder. Explore each section below for detailed insights.

Game Prediction

Boston University are capable of staying close to the favorites in this college showdown, so we’ll take a chance and bet the underdogs against the spread. There’s an attractive +2.5 available which is priced at -102.

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 Boston University vs American stats:

• The +2.5 line has been covered by BU in 4 of their last 5 games.
• The +2.5 line has been covered by BU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by American in 6 of their last 10 games.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by American in 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• The -2.5 line hasn’t been covered by American in 9 of their last 10 games against BU.

Boston University +2.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 50.5% chance of winning. Our cappers think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. It’s the reason why we are recommending this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Boston University 75 - 71 American

There’s every chance that this is going to be a close game and we’ll have a play on Boston University enjoying a 75-71 winning scoreline. Hopefully this can go close.

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Boston University vs American Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Sportsbooks’ favorites American are regarded as likeliest victors for this college game and the -169 about them triumphing means a 63% chance based on their current Moneyline betting odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +140 about Boston University.

The spread currently stands at 2.5 and the total points line is 142.5. There is no denying the popularity of betting on the Totals. If you're keen on Over 142.5, this selection is available at -110.

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Moneyline

BU

+140

American

-169

Point Spread

BU +2.5

-102

American -2.5

-120

Total Points

Under 142.5

-110

Over 142.5

-110

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Boston University Stats

American 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

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +2.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -2.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -2.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 147.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 153.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 142.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 77.30 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 76.30 pts and allowed 77.30 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 142.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 138.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 142.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 142.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 72.10 pts and allowed 70.20 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 71.70 pts and allowed 67.10 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	24-6	2234	1894	340	13-2	11-4	12W
Colgate	16-13	2200	2174	26	9-5	7-8	1L
American	16-14	2249	2140	109	11-5	5-9	1L
Lehigh	14-16	2182	2241	-59	9-4	5-12	2W
Boston University	14-16	2290	2230	60	10-5	4-11	1W
Loyola Maryland	11-19	2254	2314	-60	8-7	3-12	3L
Army	11-19	2177	2323	-146	6-11	5-8	2L
Lafayette	10-20	2062	2222	-160	5-9	5-11	1W
Holy Cross	10-21	2100	2288	-188	6-7	4-14	1L
Bucknell	9-21	2010	2300	-290	5-9	4-12	1W

• 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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