Boston University vs. Northwestern prediction, odds, pick for Nov. 9, 2026

Northwestern is favored to beat Boston University at Welsh-Ryan Arena on Monday (8:00 PM ET), according to Dimers' men's college basketball model.

Our Boston University vs. Northwestern prediction gives the Terriers a 90.3% chance of winning, and the latest odds suggest the best value is on Northwestern to cover at -13.5, too.

Boston University vs. Northwestern key predictions

• Predicted score: Northwestern 78-64 Boston University
• Northwestern win probability: 90.3%
• Boston University win probability: 9.7%
• Northwestern -13.5 spread: 50.7% cover probability
• Under 143 points: 51.1% probability

Our men's college basketball predictions project each team's final score using offensive and defensive efficiency, recent performance, long-term trends, and matchup-specific factors.

We calculate win, spread, and total probabilities based on these projections and historical CBB scoring patterns, then compare them with the latest odds to find betting value.

Boston University vs. Northwestern odds

Here are the best available odds across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets we track.

• Boston University moneyline: +800 (FanDuel)
• Northwestern moneyline: -1115 (BetRivers)
• Boston University +13.5: -106 (FanDuel)
• Northwestern -13.5: -107 (BetRivers)
• Over 143 points: -110 (Caesars Sportsbook)
• Under 143 points: -110 (Caesars Sportsbook)

Odds are subject to change and may vary by location.

Boston University vs. Northwestern pick: Northwestern -13.5 (-107)

Our model makes Northwestern the likelier winner, and our best value bet is the Terriers to cover the -13.5 spread at -107 on BetRivers, too.

Those odds give Northwestern an implied cover probability of 51.7%, while our model puts it at 50.7%.

Despite a -1.0% edge, it's still the largest across the moneyline, spread, and total points markets for this game.

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Boston University vs. Northwestern game details

• Matchup: Boston University Terriers vs. Northwestern Wildcats
• Date: Monday, November 9, 2026
• Time: 8:00 PM ET
• Venue: Welsh-Ryan Arena
• Tournament details: 2026 NBA Cup

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