American vs Boston University Basketball Odds

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The Eagles will play the Terriers on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, American and Boston University are set to hit the hardwood on Thursday, March 5th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, American currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Boston University is 98.00.
  • Away American - American starts this game with a 4-9 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Patriot Conference for away team wins.
  • Home Boston University - Boston University meets American boasting a 8-5 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Patriot Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - American currently ranks 3rd (0.533) in the Patriot Conference, with Boston University now standing 3rd (0.533) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Patriot Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - American has a 0.536 overall win percentage, with Boston University matching up with a 0.464 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - American currently possesses 15-13 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Boston University has tallied a 13-15 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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American has 15-13 record, Boston University has 13-15 in 2025-26 season.

Conference records crucial for tournament seeds. American and Boston both 8-7 in Patriot.

American won last 2 games, Boston University won last 5 games.

Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below.

Best Eagles at Terriers Odds


Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

American		Favorite

Boston University
+1.5 -110 BetMGM
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-1.5 -110 BetMGM
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Boston University has a -1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. American has a +1.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. American is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
141.5 o -110 BetMGM
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141.5 u -110 BetMGM
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BetMGM has the best over line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 141.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

American		Favorite

Boston University
+105 BetMGM
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-125 BetMGM
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Boston University is the -125 moneyline favorite. Risk $125 to win $100 on Boston University at BetMGM. American is the +105 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $105 on American. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the American vs Boston University College Basketball game on Thursday, March 5th, 2026?

Boston University is a -1.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while American is a +1.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the American vs Boston University College Basketball game on Thursday, March 5th, 2026?

The best over line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 141.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the American vs Boston University College Basketball game on Thursday, March 5th, 2026?

Boston University is a -125 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and American is a +105 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game		 BetMGM Sports Betting BetMGM
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American
Boston University
3/05/26 7:00pm EST
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Underdog American - American bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +1.5 American underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.

Favorite Boston University - Boston University bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -1.5 Boston University favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.

American at Boston University Prop Bets

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College Basketball Prop Bets
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American
Boston University
First to 5 Points
3/05/26 7:00pm EST
-115-120Bet
American
Boston University
First to 10 Points
3/05/26 7:00pm EST
-110-125Bet
American
Boston University
First to 15 Points
3/05/26 7:00pm EST
-110-125Bet
American
Boston University
Game to Overtime
3/05/26 7:00pm EST
Yes +700No -2000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - American, Boston University
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
American16-160.50011-65-109-9+80.500L3
Boston University17-170.50010-56-1210-8+70.556L1

American & Boston University Futures Odds

Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.

American Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM American YR: futures available

Boston University Championship Odds

No NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Boston University YR: futures available

American & Boston University Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the American vs Boston University College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

    Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Thursday, March 5th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.

  2. Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.

    Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.

  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the American vs Boston University Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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