BOSTON UNIV. TERRIERS @ NW

West sets the pace

Jake West scored at least 20 points in both of Northwestern’s wins, including 23 against Stony Brook.

Alexander brings a fresh scoring spark

Kyrone Alexander scored 29 points in BU’s 72-67 win at Brown after a 19-point opener, with his free-throw scoring also drawing attention.

Northwestern has multiple perimeter threats

Phoenix Gill scored a career-high 14 against Stony Brook, and LA Pratt added 16 to give Northwestern options beyond West.

Frontcourt availability bears watching

A pregame listing had Jack Karasinski questionable with a concussion and Luke McEldon out for personal reasons, with no confirmed final game-day update.

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.

Consider a high-total under

No reliable total was posted; if the market opens at 155 or higher, the under is worth considering. Northwestern’s first two games totaled 146 and 143 points, while BU’s opener was higher-scoring.

Wait for a usable price before backing Northwestern

Odds were unavailable, but Northwestern’s home court and 2-0 start make the Wildcats a plausible moneyline lean; pass if the price is too steep.

BU team total: check the number

Boston University scored 72 and 93 in its first two games, so its output varied. If the posted team total assumes a consistently high-scoring offense, the under may offer value; otherwise, wait for more evidence.