Northwestern Wildcats defeat Boston University Terriers 72-55: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Mon, Nov 9, 2026 · NCAAB · Boston University Terriers 55, Northwestern Wildcats 72
The Northwestern Wildcats beat the Boston University Terriers 72-55 on Monday, November 9, 2026, at Welsh-Ryan Arena. The Northwestern Wildcats covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites. The game went under the closing total of 143.5, with 127 points combined. AiQ went 0-2 on its spread and total picks in this game.
Boston University Terriers vs. Northwestern Wildcats final score and game recap
The Northwestern Wildcats led 39-24 at halftime. They outscored the Boston University Terriers 33-31 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Michelangelo Oberti (Boston University Terriers): 10 points, 9 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Azmar Abdullah (Boston University Terriers): 11 points, 4 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Jake West (Northwestern Wildcats): 21 points, 1 rebound, 8 assists.
- LA Pratt (Northwestern Wildcats): 20 points, 4 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Boston University Terriers vs. Northwestern Wildcats?
The Northwestern Wildcats covered the spread as 13.5-point favorites, winning by 17 points.
The spread opened at Northwestern Wildcats -17.5 and closed at Northwestern Wildcats -13.5. AiQ's pick was the Boston University Terriers +13.5: a loss.
Did Boston University Terriers vs. Northwestern Wildcats go over or under the total?
The game went under: 127 points combined against a closing total of 143.5, under by 16.5. 63 of the 127 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 147.5 and closed at 143.5. AiQ's pick was the over 143.5: a loss.
How did AiQ's Boston University Terriers vs. Northwestern Wildcats predictions do?
AiQ went 0-2 on its spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Northwestern Wildcats to win at -1350, a win. A price that short stays out of AiQ's record.
- Spread: the Boston University Terriers +13.5, a loss.
- Total: the over 143.5, a loss.
AiQ was right on the moneyline and wrong on the spread and the total.
Boston University Terriers vs. Northwestern Wildcats game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half spread: Northwestern Wildcats -6.5 covered, paying -125.
- Northwestern Wildcats team total 78.5: the under, paying -105, with 72 scored.
- Boston University Terriers team total 64.5: the under, paying -110, with 55 scored.
- First-half total 65.5: the under, paying -105, with 63 points scored.
- First-half moneyline: Northwestern Wildcats won the first half, paying -500.
Boston University Terriers vs. Northwestern Wildcats odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Boston University Terriers at +752 and the Northwestern Wildcats at -1273. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Northwestern Wildcats a 89% favorite. The Northwestern Wildcats won as the favorite at -1273: $7.86 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Northwestern Wildcats, the price before the game was -1350: priced below fair (−1.1% value).
The spread moved toward the Boston University Terriers between the open and the close, and the Northwestern Wildcats covered. The total moved down from 147.5 to 143.5, and the game went under.
Boston University Terriers and Northwestern Wildcats betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Boston University Terriers 2-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 1-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 3 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 2 times.
This result left the Northwestern Wildcats 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 3 of 3 games with a closing line on file. All three of their games with a closing total went under. That made it three straight wins for the Northwestern Wildcats.
What's next for Boston University Terriers and Northwestern Wildcats?
Next for the Boston University Terriers: the Johnson & Wales Griffins at home on Thursday, November 12, 2026. Next for the Northwestern Wildcats: the DePaul Blue Demons at home on Friday, November 13, 2026.