Boston Terriers vs Lafayette Leopards NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/2/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Terriers versus the Leopards? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Kirby Sports Center in Easton, PA. Boston is favored by -1.5 in this Patriot League conference matchup the against Lafayette. The over/under for the game is set at 127.5 points.
BOSTON TERRIERS VS LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Lafayette Leopards +1.5
This game will be played at Kirby Sports Center at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 2nd.
WHY BET THE LAFAYETTE LEOPARDS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Leopards.
- Not only will Lafayette pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 127.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will Boston Shock Everyone at Kirby Sports Center?
Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games
Boston improved to 5-7 on the season with a 59-56 win over Maine on Sunday. The Terriers, who were +4.5 point underdogs, not only pulled off the upset but also covered the spread.
Boston trailed 27-19 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, scoring 40 points while holding Maine to 29. The game’s total points of 115 fell short of the O/U line of 131.5.
In their latest game, the Boston Terriers put up 59 points, shooting 41.7% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with a 33.3% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 21 attempts. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 60%, making 12 of 20 shots.
Kellen Tynes led the way with 17 points and 4 assists, shooting 53.8% from the field. Michael McNair added 16 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Kyrone Alexander and Christopher Mantis each contributed 13 points. Mantis was 4 of 7 from three, shooting 57.1% from long range.
Boston’s defense was impressive, holding their opponent to just 56 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team making only 13 of 32 attempts for 40%.
From beyond the arc, Boston allowed 5 threes on 16 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 22 times, where they hit 15 shots for 68%. Boston gave up just 5 offensive rebounds.
Can the Leopards Grab a Win at Home?
Lafayette Leopards Recent Game/Games
Lafayette’s season record dropped to 4-8 after a 70-65 home loss to Stonehill on Sunday. The Leopards came into the game as -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
Trailing 28-27 at halftime, Lafayette scored 38 points in the 2nd half but allowed 42 points. The game’s total points of 135 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 134.5.
Lafayette’s offense put up 65 points in their last game, shooting 40.7% from the field and 28.6% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 21 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.3%, and they connected on 65.2% of their free throws, going 15 for 23 from the line.
Louie Semona was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 15 points and 6 rebounds. Caleb Williams also contributed 15 points, while Justin Vander Baan added 14 points and grabbed 11 rebounds. Hermann Koffi and Josh Morgan each scored 13 points, with Koffi shooting 40% from deep.
Even with Lafayette giving up 70 points, they held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field, as the Leopards allowed 22 made baskets on 54 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Lafayette’s defense limited their opponent to just 6 threes on 21 attempts, a 28% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 65%.