American University Eagles vs Boston University Terriers Picks and Predictions for Thursday March 5 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/05/2026, 01:30 AM ET

The American University Eagles travel to face the Boston University Terriers in the Patriot League Championship Quarterfinal on Thursday March 5, 2026 at Case Gym in Boston, Massachusetts. Tip-off is scheduled for 7:00 PM ET and the game will be broadcast on ESPN+. At the time of this writing the odds were not released for the moneyline, total, or spread. Be sure to also check out our free college basketball picks for more daily college basketball betting insights.

Eagles Looking to Bounce Back in the Tournament

The American University Eagles enter this Patriot League quarterfinal with a 16-16 overall record and a 9-9 conference record. The Eagles have had mixed results recently, recently losing to Boston University 68-65 and losing to Lehigh 78-73. However, American also recently picked up wins over Lafayette 75-61, Bucknell 75-57, and Army 75-63.

American University averages 74.6 points per game while allowing 71.2 points per contest. The Eagles shoot 45% from the field and average 31.9 rebounds per game while distributing 13.5 assists per contest. Defensively they have been solid compared to many teams in the Patriot League, limiting opponents to just over 71 points per game.

One area where the Eagles stand out is their defensive pressure. American averages 7.7 steals per game, which allows them to create transition scoring opportunities and disrupt opposing offenses throughout the game.

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Terriers Hoping Home Court Continues Recent Success

Boston University enters this matchup with a 16-16 overall record and a 10-8 Patriot League record. The Terriers have been playing solid basketball recently, recently winning over American University 68-65, defeating Holy Cross 78-63, and beating Colgate 85-58. Their recent losses came against Lehigh 70-67 while they also picked up a win over Bucknell 82-69.

Boston University averages 76.1 points per game while allowing 74.0 points per contest. The Terriers have been one of the more efficient shooting teams in the conference, hitting 49% from the field while averaging 32.7 rebounds and 14.7 assists per game.

One of Boston University’s biggest strengths is their offensive efficiency. The Terriers move the ball well and shoot at a high percentage, which allows them to consistently generate quality scoring opportunities.

American University Eagles vs Boston University Terriers Pick

Eagles vs Terriers Pick

Pick: Boston University Terriers Spread

Boston University appears to have the edge in this matchup thanks to their offensive efficiency and home court advantage. The Terriers shoot nearly 50% from the field and have already defeated American recently, which should give them confidence entering this tournament game. With Boston’s balanced scoring attack and efficient offense, they should be able to control the pace of the game.

Eagles vs Terriers Total Pick

Pick: Take the Over

I like the over in this matchup because both teams are capable of scoring and neither defense consistently shuts down opponents. Boston University plays at a pace that generates scoring opportunities, and American has shown they can keep up offensively. With both teams averaging over 74 points per game, this matchup could turn into a higher-scoring contest.

Final Score Prediction: Boston University 78, American University 72

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