Boston Terriers vs Northeastern Huskies Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northeastern vs Boston NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boston.

Northeastern vs Boston Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Huskies and Terriers. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Terriers at Case Gym in Boston, MA. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and Boston is favored by -2.5 at home against Northeastern.

Northeastern vs. Boston Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Northeastern Huskies at Boston Terriers
Where: Boston at Case Gym
Date: Monday, November 4th
Betting Odds BOSTU -2.5, NEAST +123 | BOSTU -148 O/U 137.5

Huskies Preview: Does Northeastern Stand a Chance on the Road?

Northeastern Huskies Records

Last season, Northeastern finished with a 12-20 overall record, including a 7-12 mark in Coastal Athletic Association play. At home, they were 8-6, with a +2.1 average scoring margin, but they struggled on the road, going 4-14 with a -6.8 margin.

Against the spread, the Huskies were 13-19, and they were 8-6 ATS when favored. As underdogs, they went 2-16 straight-up and 5-13 ATS. Their over/under record was 18-13-1, with an average O/U line of 139.1 points, and their games averaged 141.8 points per game.

Huskies Offense Breakdown

Last season, Northeastern averaged 69.4 points per game, ranking 248th in possessions per game with 63.8. They shot 45% from the field, placing 136th nationally, and had an effective field goal percentage of 51%, ranking 195th. The Huskies made 6.3 three-pointers per game, shooting 31% from beyond the arc, which ranked 354th in three-point percentage.

Returning guards Harold Woods and Masai Troutman will be key for Northeastern this season. Woods averaged 10.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game last year, while Troutman contributed 10 points and 3.8 rebounds per game. Both players appeared in all 32 games last season.

Huskies Team Defense

Last season, Northeastern allowed 72.3 points per game, ranking 181st in the nation. Opponents shot 37.1% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Huskies 440th in 3-point percentage defense. Northeastern was better at limiting free throws, allowing 15.8 per game, which ranked 63rd nationally.

In terms of creating turnovers, the Huskies averaged 6.2 steals per game, ranking 206th in the country. They also blocked 3.3 shots per game, placing them 180th nationally in that category.

Terriers Preview: Pressure Builds for Boston as Home Favorites

Boston Terriers Records

Boston finished last season with a 15-17 overall record, going 11-9 in Patriot League play. At home, they posted an 8-7 record, while they went 7-10 on the road.

Against the spread, the Terriers were 14-17, with an 8-9 mark on the road. As underdogs, they went 8-12 straight-up and 9-11 ATS. Their average O/U line was 133.1 points, and they had a 14-18 O/U record, with their games averaging 132.9 points.

Terriers Offense Breakdown

Boston averaged 66.5 points per game last season, ranking 247th in possessions per game with 63.7. They struggled with shooting, finishing 359th in field goal percentage at 41% and 325th in effective field goal percentage at 48%. Their two-point shooting was particularly challenging, ranking 362nd at 47%. From beyond the arc, they made 7.7 threes per game, shooting 33% from deep.

Returning guards Miles Brewster and Kyrone Alexander will be key for the Terriers. Brewster averaged 10.8 points, 3.3 assists, and 3.8 rebounds per game last season, while Alexander contributed 9.3 points and 4.2 rebounds per game. Both played in all 33 games last year.

Terriers Team Defense

Boston University was one of the better defensive teams in the country last season, allowing just 66.6 points per game, which ranked 44th nationally. However, they struggled to defend the three-point line, with opponents shooting 34.0% against them, placing them 337th in the nation.

Boston averaged 6.5 steals per game, ranking 174th, and blocked 3.1 shots per game, ranking 226th. They allowed 18.8 free throws per game, which was 196th in the country.

Huskies vs Terriers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Huskies have a straight up record of 2-8 while going 3-7 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 68 points per game in these contests.
Through their last ten home contests, the Terriers offense has averaged 61 points per game while allowing an average of 61. Boston posted an overall record of 5-5 while going 6-4 ATS.
Going back to their previous three games as the underdog, Northeastern has an ATS mark of 0-3 while going 0-3 straight up.
Spanning across their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Terriers have gone 4-5-1 vs the spread. Their overall record in these games was 6-4.