Boston Terriers vs Army Black Knights NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/18/25
Planning on watching today’s Terriers and Black Knights game? Catch the action at Christl Arena in West Point, NY, as the Black Knights hosts this showdown at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Army is favored by -1.5 vs. Boston in a Patriot League conference matchup.
BOSTON TERRIERS VS ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Army Black Knights -1.5
This game will be played at Christl Arena at 12:00 ET on Saturday, January 18th.
WHY BET THE ARMY BLACK KNIGHTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Black Knights.
- Not only will Army pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 133.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will the Terriers Exceed Expectations on the Road?
Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games
Boston improved to 8-9 on the season with a 63-58 win over Lehigh on Wednesday. The Terriers, who were -4.5 favorites, covered the spread in the victory.
Boston led 33-20 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The game’s total points of 121 fell short of the O/U line of 132.5.
In their recent game, the Boston Terriers put up 63 points, shooting 46% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56%. They connected on 9 of 24 three-point attempts, hitting 37.5% from deep, while their free-throw shooting was a struggle at 53.3% (8/15). The Terriers grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and recorded 10 assists in the contest.
Tyler Whitney-Sidney led the way with 20 points, despite going 0 for 4 from three-point range. Kyrone Alexander added 18 points, hitting 4 of 7 from beyond the arc, while Michael McNair contributed 15 points, making 2 of 6 from three. Miles Brewster chipped in 11 points, though he missed both of his three-point attempts.
Boston’s defense gave up 58 points in their last game, allowing the opponent to shoot 46% from the field with 23 made baskets on 50 attempts. From two-point range, the opposing team hit 14 of 26 shots, good for 53%.
From beyond the arc, Boston’s opponent connected on 9 of 24 three-point attempts, shooting 37%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 15 times, where they made 8, shooting 53%. Boston allowed 12 offensive rebounds.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Black Knights?
Army Black Knights Recent Game/Games
Army improved to 7-8 on the season with a 70-68 win over Lafayette on Wednesday. The Black Knights, who were -1.5 favorites, covered the spread at home. The game’s total points of 138 narrowly exceeded the O/U line of 137.5.
Army turned things around after trailing 35-26 at halftime, outscoring Lafayette 44-33 in the second half to secure the win.
Jalen Rucker led the way with 29 points on 12-of-18 shooting, including 3-of-7 from beyond the arc, in Army’s recent game, where they scored 70 points. Justin Vander Baan contributed 17 points, hitting 8-of-13 from the field, while Ryan Curry added 14 points, connecting on 4-of-9 threes.
As a team, Army shot 48.2% from the field, with an effective field goal percentage of 57.1%. They hit 38.5% of their three-point attempts, going 10-of-26, and made 6-of-10 free throws. The Black Knights recorded 12 assists and 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Army’s defense gave up 68 points, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 27 field goals on 56 attempts.
From beyond the arc, the other team hit 10 threes on 26 attempts, shooting 38%. Army also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws.