BOSTON UNIV. TERRIERS @ BROWN BEARS

Terriers showed scoring depth in the opener

Boston U had five players reach double figures against Northeastern, led by Azmar Abdullah and Kyrone Alexander.

Boston U’s interior offense is an early strength

The Terriers scored 50 points in the paint and shot 54.2% from the field in their opener; Brown must limit clean looks inside after allowing New Hampshire to find its rhythm in the second half.

Brown’s late-game execution is a key question

Brown was tied with New Hampshire late before a 13-2 Wildcats run; the Bears need a steadier response to Boston U’s runs.

Jenkins and Loughlin lead Brown’s early scoring outlook

Jeremiah Jenkins scored 17 points, while Brady Loughlin added 12 and played 37 minutes; Brown will lean on both against the Terriers.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Lean: Brown -5.5

Brown is a home favorite, and the ESPN matchup predictor gives the Bears the higher win probability; with both teams having only one current-season game, this is a cautious lean.

Lean: Under 158.5

Consider the under at 158.5 or better: Brown’s opener finished well below that number, while Boston U’s fast start makes this a cautious lean.