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Cal Riverside at BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS Odds, Picks & Prediction

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Boston University Terriers will win against Cal Riverside, predicted score 74-70. Despite BU's dismal 1-9 L10 record, 68.7 PPG scored, and 78.8 allowed on an L8 streak, home-court edge and Finley Bizjack's 19.6 PPG (high 30) overpower unproven Cal Riverside with 0-0 L10 and no scoring data.

Quick Facts

Matchup
Cal Riverside at BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS
Date
Monday, February 16, 2026, 11:00 PM ET
Spread
BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS -
Total
O/U TBD
Moneyline
BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS - / Cal Riverside -
Best Bet
BU Terriers ML
Prediction
BU 74-70

Odds Comparison

Sportsbookawayhomelinemarket
Cal RiversideBOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERSBOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS -Spread
--O/U TBDTotal
Cal Riverside -BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS -BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS - / Cal Riverside -Moneyline

Matchup Preview

The Boston University Terriers host Cal Riverside on Monday, February 16, 2026, at 11:00 PM ET in NCAAB action. BU enters with a rough 1-9 record over their last 10 games, averaging 68.7 PPG while allowing a lofty 78.8 PPG on an eight-game losing streak (L8). Key contributors include Finley Bizjack (19.6 points/game, high of 30), Michael Ajayi (14.4 points/game, high of 21), Jamie Kaiser Jr. (10.1 points/game, high of 19), Evan Haywood (7.5 points/game, high of 15), and Azavier Robinson (6.8 points/game, high of 13).

Cal Riverside shows 0-0 L10 with 0 PPG scored and 0 allowed, indicating limited recent form data—possibly an early-season or transitional matchup. CR's defense ranks #4 in allowing steals (1.6/game to guards), posing challenges for BU's backcourt.

By The Numbers

Team Comparison

StatBOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS (Home)Cal Riverside (Away)
Record (L10)1-90-0
PPG68.70
Opp PPG78.80
StreakL80

Key Injuries

No significant injuries reported for either team.

Odds Analysis

Consensus odds favor the Boston University Terriers on the spread (BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS -), with total O/U TBD and moneyline BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS - / Cal Riverside -. BU's home status supports the favoritism despite poor recent form.

Player Props to Watch

  • Kingston Flemings Assists Over/Under: 5.5 (Over -112)
  • Joseph Tugler Points + Assists Over/Under: 7.5 (Over -115)
  • Jaxon Olvera Points Over/Under: 10.5 (Over +100)
  • Killyan Toure Assists Over/Under: 1.5 (Over -116)
  • Joseph Tugler Blocks + Steals Over/Under: 1.5 (Over -135)
  • Emanuel Sharp Points + Assists Over/Under: 16.5 (Over -118)
  • Jordan Battle Points + Rebounds + Assists Over/Under: 22.5 (Over +100)
  • Dorian Finister Points Over/Under: 15.5 (Over +100)

Watch BU's Finley Bizjack (19.6 PPG) to exploit CR's #4-ranked defense against guard steals (1.6/game allowed).

Best Bets

  1. BOSTON UNIVERSITY TERRIERS Moneyline: Home edge trumps 1-9 L10 slump vs unproven CR (0-0 L10).
  2. Joseph Tugler Points + Assists Over 7.5 (-115): Favorable line given CR's defensive profile.
  3. Kingston Flemings Assists Under 5.5: BU's backcourt pressure vs CR's low steals allowed (#4, 1.6/g to Gs).

Prediction

Boston University Terriers pull out a 74-70 victory, leaning on Bizjack's scoring punch (19.6 PPG) and home advantage against Cal Riverside's unknown offense.

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