UMBC Fell Just Short

UMBC has been inconsistent and they fell just short in the last game against Bryant. UMBC scored 79 points, but the defense gave up 81 points and that led to the two point defeat. Marlon Short had a strong game putting up 23 points, four rebounds, and two assists. There were five different players that put up at least 10 points. In this game, it’s going to need to be a balanced attack, but the defense is going to need to be a whole lot better. Two games ago against Binghamton, UMBC scored 81 points and they won by four points. 

UMBC sits with a 12-15 record overall and they have gone 11-13 against the spread. The over has hit in 16 of the games. UMBC is averaging 80.3 points while their defense is giving up 77.4 points per game. The offense is ranked 44th in the league while the defense is ranked 320th in the league. They are shooting 48.8 percent from the field. Guard Bryce Johnson is averaging 16.7 points while shooting 51.2 percent from the field. 

Why UMBC WIll Beat UMass Lowell

• UMass Lowell has lost each of its last five night games against the America East Conference.
• UMBC has won nine of its last 11 games following a road loss.

UMass Lowell defense Has Issues

The UMass Lowell defense has some major issues, and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Albany they were defeated 90-88 and in the last game against New Hampshire they were defeated 80-79. At halftime against the Wildcats, they were up 10 points, but in the second half, they blew the game late. Quinton Mincey had a strong game putting up 23 points, four rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that ended up putting up at least 12 ponts. 

UMass Lowell sits with a 15-11 record overall and they have gone 8-15 against the spread UMass Lowell is averaging 80.5 points while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. The offense is ranked 40th in the league while the defense is ranked 257th . Quinton Mincey has been the top player putting up 16 points per game while shooting 46.9 percent from the field and 36.4 percent from behind the three point line. 

Why UMass Lowell Will beat UMBC

• UMass Lowell has won 41 of its last 45 games at Costello Athletic Center.
• UMBC has lost five of its last six games against the America East Conference.
• UMBC has lost the first half in 10 of its last 13 games against Conference opponents.

UMass Lowell vs UMBC Prediction

UMass Lowell and UMBC have both played to the overs so far this season, and that is going to continue to be the case again here. UMBC is averaging 80.3 points while UMass Lowell is averaging 80.5 points per game. Neither team is going to play any sort of defense here, and that will end up being the difference here. Both teams are going to go well over 80 points, and the over is going to cash. 

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UMass Lowell Blown Out in Last Game 

UMass Lowell was blown out in the last game against the Gonzaga Bulldogs. Umass Lowell scored only 54 points while the defense gave up 113 points, and that led to the defeat. Quinton Mincey had a strong game putting up 10 points, but it was the defense that just really let them down. UMass Lowell shot only 36 percent from the field and 18.8 percent from behind the three-point line. Two games ago against Saint Peter’s UMass Lowell scored 81 points, and they ended up winning by seven points. Mincey again was the difference in that game, putting up 27 points, one rebound, and one assist. 

Why UMass Lowell Will Cover Against Washington

• UMass Lowell has won nine of its last 10 games following a road loss.
• Washington has lost six of its last seven games following a home win.

What Should We Think About Washington? 

It’s hard at this point to really know what to think about this Washington squad because they have been inconsistent. Washington sits with a 2-1 record but the loss was a very bad one. Two games ago against Nevada, Washington scored only 53 points while the defense gave up 63 points on the way to the defeat. In the last game against Seattle Pacific, they bounced back with a win, but they still didn’t look all that impressive. At halftime, they were down by 11 points and it took a big second half to even pick u pa win. Great Oscobor had a strong game putting up 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Washington will face Alcorn State, Colorado State, UCLA, and USC following this game.

Washington vs UMass-Lowell Prediction

Don’t let the record fool you. I don’t think the Washington squad is all that good. Two games ago, the Washington offense really struggled, and they are going to struggle to get the offense going here. UMass Lowell isn’t going to win this game, but they have shown they have a solid offense, and they are going to score enough to keep this game close. Back UMass Lowell against the spread here. 

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Gonzaga Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Gonzaga Bulldogs are 2-0 this year after they defeated Arizona State by a score of 88-80 in their last game. Gonzaga was tied at 38 at the half, but they scored 50 points to pull away in the second half for the win. The Bulldogs shot 50% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 81.8% on free throws in the game. Braden Huff led Gonzaga with 21 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Bulldogs beat Baylor by a score of 101-63 in their season opener. Gonzaga has scored 94.5 points per game and they have allowed 71.5 points per game, while also averaging 41.5 rebounds and 23.5 assists per game this season. Braden Huff is averaging 17.5 points, 2.5 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while Gonzaga is shooting 53.8% from the field, 74.3% on free throws, and 38.2% on three-pointers this year. 

UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Preview

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are 2-0 this season after they defeated St. Peter’s by a score of 81-74 in their last game. UMass Lowell led 37-28 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 46 points in the second half. The River Hawks shot 44.4% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 84.4% on free throws in the game. Quinton Mincey led UMass Lowell with 27 points and one rebound in the win. 

Prior to that game, the River Hawks defeated Rivier by a score of 115-59 in their season opener. UMass Lowell has scored 98 points per game and they have allowed 66.5 points per game, while also averaging 44 rebounds and 18 assists per game this season. Quinton Mincey is averaging 23.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 2.0 assists per game, while UMass-Lowell is shooting 52.9% from the field, 82.5% on free throws, and 45.7% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Gonzaga will cover

• The home team has won each of UMass Lowell’s last 10 games.
• UMass Lowell has lost four of its last five road games.
• Gonzaga has won the first half in 38 of its last 39 night games against non-conference opponents at McCarthey Athletic Center.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UMass Lowell’s last 13 road night games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 165 or fewer points.
• Each of Gonzaga’s last 17 Friday games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 165 or fewer points.

Gonzaga vs UMass Lowell Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup with a 2-0 record to start the season, but Gonzaga will be at home and they are a huge favorite to get the win. The Bulldogs already have wins over Baylor and Arizona State, and they are scoring 94.5 points per game. UMass Lowell is averaging 98 points per game and they are shooting 52.9% from the field, but their competition has not been very good. I don’t love laying this big number with Gonzaga, but I think it is the only way to go in this matchup. 

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UMass-Lowell Team Preview

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks come into the conference championship after taking down Bryant by a final score of 77-70. Ayinde Hikim leads the River Hawks in scoring and assists with 14.7 PPG and 5.2 APG along with 4 RPG while Quinton Mincey has 14.5 PPG with 6.6 RPG. Max Brooks las 13 PPG with a team-high 7.5 RPG to lead the River Hawks on the glass while Cam Morris III ha 11 PPG with 5.9 RPG. Yuri Covington has 10.2 PPG with 4.9 RPG to round out the scoring in double figures for UMass-Lowell so far this season. Brayden O’Connor has 9.7 PPG as well this season. As a team, UMass-Lowell is averaging 80.8 PPG on 47.9% shooting from the field, 33% from behind the arc and 73.8% from the foul line this season.

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Vermont Team Preview

The Vermont Catamounts booked their ticket to the title game after a 66-59 win over New Hampshire in the semifinals. TJ Long leads the Catamounts in scoring with 12.2 PPG along with 4 RPG while Shamir Bogues has 10.9 PPG with 5.1 RPG to lead the Catamounts on the glass up to this point in the year. Aaron Deloney has 10.9 PPG with a team-high 3.1 APG to lead Vermont in assists up to this point in the year. As a team, Vermont is averaging 72.5 PPG on 46% shooting from the field, 34.5% from three and 71.9% from the foul line this season.

UMass-Lowell vs. Vermont Prediction

I’m on UMass-Lowell here. I get why Vermont’s favored and home court is huge in a conference championship. However, Vermont’s banged up and they don’t use a huge bench to begin with and UMass-Lowell’s not only healthy, they’ve been the closest competition for Vermont for this title all season in my opinion. I think catching this many points with UMass-Lowell is too good to pass on. Give me UMass-Lowell.

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– The Bryant Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance

– The UMass Lowell River Hawks recent form and recent player performance

– A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for today’s game between Bryant and UMass Lowell. 

Can Bryant Play Enough Defense

When Bryant has struggled this season it’s usually been the defense that hasn’t been good enough. In the last game against Maine, Bryant scored 84 points while the defense gave up 58 points and that led to the victory. Rafael Pinzon had a strong game putting up 35 points. Bryant on the season is averaging 79 points per game and this is one of the top offenses, it’s just been the defense has been an issue at times. Sherif Gross-Bullock is averaging 17.9 points while shooting 43.2 percent from the field. 

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UMass Lowell Offense Impressed in Last Game

UMass Lowell in the last game faced off against UMBC and the offense was elite. They scored 94 points and ended up winning by five points. Quinton Mincey had a strong game putting up 27 points and 16 rebounds. They know to find success in this game, they are going to need hte offense to ruup the score. UMass Lowell on the season is averaging 80.8 points while their defense is giving up 70.8 points per game. Ayinde Hikim is averaigng 14.7 points while shooting 39.9 points per game. 

Bryant vs UMass Lowell Betting Prediction

UMass Lowell is going to have no issue running up the score here. UMass Lowell is averaging 80.8 points and they get to face off against a Bryant defense that really struggles to defend. UMass Lowell’s defense isn’t great though and they are giving up 70.8 points per game. There won’t be a whole lot of defense played by either team and this game is going to end up over the total. 

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UMBC Retrievers

The Retrievers stumbled to a rough 7-18 start over their first 25 games this year. That run included a 2-13 stretch along the way. UMBC is 4-2 in their last six games though, taking out Binghamton, Albany, New Hampshire and NJIT alongside losses to Maine and Binghamton.

In the Binghamton rematch on Tuesday, the Retrievers fell back into the L column again. UMBC came out of the break with a 40-37 edge, but eventually lost it in a 72-71 defeat. Dion Brown was the team’s top scorer in the loss with his 24 points, nine rebounds and four blocks.

UMass Lowell River Hawks

Over on the Rivers Hawks’ side, they managed a 14-4 run through their first 18 games, but then hit a sketchy 2-3 stretch in February. UMass Lowell would beat Bryant, Binghamton, Albany and Bryant again in the next four before losses to Vermont and Maine.

On Tuesday versus Maine on the road, the River Hawks put up a pretty flat effort with a 37-33 first-half deficit. UMass Lowell didn’t get any closer on a 34-32 run the rest of the way and lost 71-65 in the end. Leading the team in scoring was Cam Morris on 22 points and 10 boards.

ANDREW’S FREE UMBC VS UMASS LOWELL PREDICTION

I’m going to lean toward UMass Lowell in this one. The River Hawks need a good bounce-back outing after a couple of relative duds, though. In the Maine loss, UMass Lowell shot a rough 32.3 percent from the field with a 45-43 rebounding deficit and 13 turnovers for 17 Black Bears points. The River Hawks have scored less than 66 points in consecutive outings now.

The good news for UMass Lowell is that they’ve won both meetings between these teams this season. In the 93-80 road win over UMBC on February 8, the River Hawks posted a nice 52.3 percent shooting with 42 rebounds and 13 team assists. Provided UMass Lowell can get back to that kind of offensive rhythm (and avoid the excessive turnovers), they should be fine.

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NJIT Highlanders

The Highlanders were only able to win one of their first seven games this year, falling to Miami, Saint Peter’s, American, Wagner, George Mason and Fairleigh Dickinson. NJIT is .500 over six games since then, with wins over Fordham, Medgar Evers and Morgan State in that stretch.

Back on Saturday versus Albany, NJIT held a one-point lead by halftime. The Highlanders were outscored 45-38 from there however, and ended up falling 79-73 in a tough one. Leading the team off the bench was Tariq Francis with 22 points, six assists, three rebounds and a steal.

UMass Lowell River Hawks

Over on the UMass Lowell side, they went 7-4 across their first 11 outings of the season. The River Hawks beat Rivier, Dartmouth, Georgia Tech, Saint Peter’s, Stonehill, Fisher and Long Island U along the way. Since then it’s been wins over Boston U, Emerson and New Hampshire in the last three.

In their matchup with New Hampshire on Saturday, the River Hawks posted a 51-45 run after a one-point lead in the first half in order to power out an 82-75 win. Brayden O’Connor was the team’s top scorer with his 23 points and two rebounds. Max Brooks put up 17 points and eight boards as well.

ANDREW’S FREE NJIT VS UMASS LOWELL PREDICTION

I’ll stay with UMass Lowell. The River Hawks were great on the boards in their last game versus New Hampshire, winning the rebounding battle 47-30. The overall shooting (42.9 percent) was okay, but UMass Lowell needs some improvement from 3-point range (25 percent) and in turnovers (14). Still, they’ve scored 71 or more points in each of the past three outings.

As for NJIT, they’re on a decent scoring run themselves with 69 or more points in four straight games. The Highlanders have gone just 2-2 in that time though, and they’re giving up some big points totals. UMass Lowell should have plenty of room to score on Thursday.

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Odds

Vermont is listed as a 5.5-point favorite with the total for this game sitting at 141.5 points.

Injuries

Neither side has anyone listed on the injury report for this game, so barring any last-minute announcements, both sides will come into this game at full strength.

Matchup History

Vermont’s 93-81 win over UMass-Lowell back on February 11^th, 2023, made it four wins in the last five head-to-head meetings between these two teams.

Trends

UMass-Lowell is 5-1 ATS in their last 6 games overall and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600 while the over is 4-0 in their last 4 games against a team with a winning percentage above .600. Vermont is 3-0-1 ATS in their last 4 games overall and 4-1-1 ATS in their last 6 games following an ATS win while the over is 4-1 in their last 5 home games against a team with a winning road record.

Pick

I’m sticking with Vermont here. If this game was on a neutral floor, maybe I’d have an easier time making a case for the River Hawks who deserve their props for the solid year they’ve had. However, Vermont won by 12 when these teams locked up in Vermont a month ago, and hung 93 on UMass-Lowell, and Vermont outscored teams by 16.4 PPG on their home floor this season. I just feel like while this feels like a big number for a conference championship game between the 1 and 2 seeds, I just feel like Vermont at home is the play here.

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The New Hampshire Wildcats are averaging 66.5 points on 40 percent shooting and allowing 67 points on 43.3 percent shooting. Clarence O. Daniels II is averaging 15.4 points and 10.8 rebounds, while Nick Johnson is averaging 12.4 points and 5 rebounds. Kyree Brown is the third double-digit scorer and Matt Herasme is dishing 1.8 assists. The New Hampshire Wildcats are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The New Hampshire Wildcats are allowing 30.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 78.5 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Everette Hammond is averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is averaging 11.8 points and 7.8 rebounds. Ayinde Hikim is the third double-digit scorer and Allin Blunt is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.

The Wildcats are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games and 6-13 ATS in their last 19 games following a ATS win. The River Hawks are 8-0 ATS in their last 8 home games and 5-0 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 7-3 in Wildcats last 10 road games. The over is 7-2 in River Hawks last 9 home games. The underdog is 9-3 ATS in the last 12 meetings.

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks are simply the better team no matter how you slice it and when these teams met about a week ago, they moped the floor with New Hampshire 92-55. UMass-Lowell is 10-3-1 ATS at home, 7-3-1 ATS as double-digit favorites, and wins in the favorite role by an average of 11 points. I’d need more points to consider New Hampshire.

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The Maine Black Bears are averaging 69 points on 46 percent shooting and allowing 69.2 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Gedi Juozapaitis is averaging 15.3 points and 1.9 assists, while Kellen Tynes is averaging 14.4 points and 4.6 rebounds. Peter Filipovity is grabbing 5.7 rebounds and Kristians Feierbergs is dishing 0.8 assists. The Maine Black Bears are shooting 33.7 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Maine Black Bears are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.3 rebounds per game.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 78.5 points on 48.3 percent shooting and allowing 66.2 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Everette Hammond is averaging 13.7 points and 4.7 rebounds, while Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is averaging 11.8 points and 8 rebounds. Ayinde Hikim is the third double-digit scorer and Allin Blunt is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 37.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.2 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.

The River Hawks are 7-0 ATS in their last 7 home games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 games overall. The over is 7-3 in Black Bears last 10 road games. The over is 4-1 in River Hawks last 5 overall.

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks are easily the better team here, and a blowout win wouldn’t shock anybody. However, the Maine Black Bears played the River Hawks tight in two meetings and even won one of those games. Also, Maine loses as underdogs by an average of just 5.1 points. I’ll take a shot with the underdog.

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UMass Lowell River Hawks 

UMass Lowell posted a pretty solid 17-5 stretch over their first 22 games of the year. The River Hawks have gone 5-2 in the seven games since, taking wins over Albany, NJIT, Hartford, Bryant and Binghamton alongside losses to New Hampshire and Vermont. 

In the Binghamton matchup on Saturday, the River Hawks opened the game on a 40-34 run. UMass Lowell hit a 44-36 stretch in the second half and won 84-70. Allin Blunt was the leading team scorer on 21 points and four rebounds. 

UMBC Retrievers

Over on the UMBC side, they were 14-8 at the 22-game mark this year. The Retrievers are 3-4 in their last seven however, losing to Vermont, Maine, Albany and New Hampshire with wins over Binghamton, NJIT and Bryant otherwise. 

Back on Saturday versus New Hampshire, the Retrievers trailed 34-30 going into the second half. UMBC posted a 41-36 deficit from there and lost 75-66. Dion Brown led the team on his 19 points and seven rebounds in 24 minutes of work. 

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’m leaning toward the River Hawks in this one. UMass Lowell is currently riding a nice 5-1 stretch, and they’ve scored 70 or more points in five straight games. The River Hawks will have to play their best basketball here, though; the last time these teams met up back on January 18 at Costello Athletic Center, UMBC caused some trouble with a 42-40 edge in the first half. UMass Lowell was able to bounce back in the second for an 81-75 win. The Retrievers have scored 66 or more points in four straight games, so this one could very well end up as a high total. Should be an interesting matchup. 

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UMass Lowell River Hawks

UMass Lowell got off to a pretty nice 16-4 start over the first 20 games of the year. The River Hawks are 4-3 since then with wins over Bryant, Albany, NJIT and Hartford alongside losses to Maine, New Hampshire and Vermont. 

In the Vermont game on Saturday, the River Hawks were drilled 46-29 in the first half. UMass Lowell got better from there on a 52-47 run but still lost 93-81. Everette Hammond led the team on 29 points and Ayinde Hikim posted 18 points with five assists. 

Bryant Bulldogs 

Over on the Bryant side, they kicked off the year with a 12-6 run over the first 18 games. The Bulldogs are also 4-3 in their last seven with wins over NJIT, Maine, New Hampshire and Albany. The losses were to UMass Lowell, Binghamton and UMBC. 

Matched up against UMBC on Saturday, the Bulldogs took a 40-33 deficit into the second half. Bryant hit a 40-36 advantage from there but ended up falling 76-73. Sherif Kenney was the leading team scorer on 39 points and four rebounds. 

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’m going to stick with Bryant. The Bulldogs are coming off a bad first half in the UMBC loss on Saturday, which snapped a three-game win streak. The good news for Bryant is that they’re still scoring well with 67 or more points in 10 straight games. When these teams last met up on January 22 at Costello Athletic Center, UMass Lowell cruised to a 98-79 victory thanks to a 57-31 advantage in the first half. Bryant is going to have to play a complete game in order to get some revenge, but I think the Bulldogs are up for the cover challenge. 

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The UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Preview

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 77.9 points on 48.2 percent shooting and allowing 65.8 points on 39.6 percent shooting. Everette Hammond is averaging 12.7 points and 5.1 rebounds, while Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is averaging 12.6 points and 8.1 rebounds. Ayinde Hikim is dishing 4 assists and Allin Blunt is grabbing 3 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 72.2 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 33.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game.

The Hartford Hawks Betting Preview

The Hartford Hawks are averaging 64 points on 42.9 percent shooting and allowing 70.4 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Briggs McClain is averaging 15.8 points and 3 rebounds, while Kurtis Henderson is averaging 10.3 points and 2.5 assists. Michael Dunne is grabbing 3.5 rebounds and Jared Kimbrough is dishing 1.6 assists. The Hartford Hawks are shooting 32.4 percent from beyond the arc and 64.8 percent from the free throw line. The Hartford Hawks are allowing 37.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29 rebounds per game.

UMass-Lowell vs Hartford Trends

The River Hawks are 0-6 ATS in their last 6 road games. The Hawks are 2-5-1 ATS in their last 8 Monday games and 4-1 ATS in their last 5 games following a ATS loss. The over is 7-3 in River Hawks last 10 overall. The under is 10-4 in Hawks last 14 overall. The favorite is 5-1 ATS in the last 6 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks are easily the better team here and have the horses to blow this game out, but they also don’t cover numbers, and they win as favorites by an average of 8.4 points. The Hartford Hawks have had all of their success at home, and it’s where 4 of their 7 covers have taken place. Lots of points here. Give me Hartford.

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Albany Great Danes

Albany won five of their first 16 games, beating Immaculata, Union NY, Presbyterian, LIU and Northern Illinois. Since then the Danes are 1-6 with losses to UMBC, Bryant, NJIT, Binghamton, New Hampshire and Maine. 

Matched up against Maine on Saturday, the Danes posted a 34-29 lead going into the break. Albany was outscored 43-34 from there and lost 72-68. Jonathan Beagle led the team with 16 points and six rebounds. 

UMass Lowell River Hawks 

Over on the UMass Lowell side, they hit a 14-2 run in their first 16 games with losses to only Rutgers and Rhode Island. The River Hawks are a sketchy 3-4 since then with losses to Albany, Binghamton, Maine and New Hampshire. 

In the New Hampshire game last weekend, the River Hawks jumped out to a 37-30 lead going into the second half. UMass Lowell was outscored 39-28 from there and lost it 69-65. Allin Blunt was the top scorer on 17 points and seven boards. 

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’ll probably stick with UMass Lowell in this one. Also probably not touching it, though. The River Hawks had a bad second half against a mediocre New Hampshire team in their last outing, and haven’t been very consistent lately. The last time these teams met up back on January 8 at McDonough Sports Complex, UMass Lowell suffered an 89-63 defeat and struggled the whole way. This is a prime opportunity for the River Hawks to get some revenge and get back on track; we’ll see if they can pull it off. 

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UMass Lowell River Hawks 

UMass Lowell went a nice 12-2 over their first 14 games this year, losing to only Rutgers and Rhode Island in that time. The River Hawks are 5-2 since then with losses to only Albany and Binghamton. 

In the Bryant matchup on Sunday, the River Hawks got off to a nice start with a 57-31 first half. UMass Lowell cruised on another 41 points in a 98-79 victory. Karim Coulibaly led the way on a double-double with 18 points and 15 rebounds. 

Maine Black Bears 

Over on the Maine side, they beat UMFK, Boston College, Columbia, Central CT State, Merrimack and Augusta in their first 14 games. The Bears have since gone 1-4 with a lone win over Binghamton in that stretch. 

Matched up against Binghamton on Sunday, the Bears came out of halftime with a 36-25 lead. Maine hit a 42-32 run from there and won the game 78-57. Gedi Juozapaitis topped the team on 21 points and two rebounds. 

ANDREW’S FREE PICK 

I’m going to stick with UMass Lowell. The River Hawks are having a nice season thus far, even if they’ve gone a sketchy 3-2 over the last five games. UMass Lowell has scored 72 or more points in four of the last six outings and should post a nice total in this one as well. The last time these teams met up, UMass Lowell had a close call in a 72-70 win. The River Hawks faded in that one after a nine-point advantage in the first half. I like UMass Lowell to keep it rolling better in this rematch and pull off the cover. 

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The Bryant Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bryant Bulldogs are averaging 83.9 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 42.4 percent shooting. Sherif Gross-Bullock is averaging 17.4 points and 3.2 assists, while Charles Pride is averaging 14.8 points and 2.5 assists. Earl Timberlake is the third double-digit scorer and Antwan Walker is grabbing 7.3 rebounds. The Bryant Bulldogs are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 74.9 percent from the free throw line. The Bryant Bulldogs are allowing 33.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.1 rebounds per game.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Preview

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 77.9 points on 49 percent shooting and allowing 65.6 points on 38.7 percent shooting. Everette Hammond is averaging 12.6 points and 5.3 rebounds, while Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is averaging 12.5 points and 8.2 rebounds. Ayinde Hikim is the third double-digit scorer and Allin Blunt is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 38.1 percent from beyond the arc and 70.4 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.2 rebounds per game.

Trends

The Bulldogs are 1-4 ATS in their last 5 road games. The River Hawks are 0-3-1 ATS in their last 4 Sunday games. The over is 14-5 in Bulldogs last 19 road games. The over is 4-1 in River Hawks last 5 overall.

Randy’s Free Pick

The Bryant Bulldogs aren’t pushovers, and they’ll have a chance here, but UMass-Lowell is a different animal at home, where it wins by an average of 20.6 points and shoots 50.9 percent from the field. The Bryant Bulldogs lose by an average of 13.2 points in the underdog role. I’ll lay the small chalk with the home team.

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The UMBC Retrievers Preview

The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 77.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting and allowing 73.4 points on 45.3 percent shooting. Colton Lawrence is averaging 13.7 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Jacob Boonyasith is averaging 12 points and 3.4 rebounds. Matteo Picarelli is the third double-digit scorer and Dion Brown is grabbing 3.7 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 36.4 percent from beyond the arc and 76 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 39.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.9 rebounds per game.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks Preview

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 77.7 points on 48.8 percent shooting and allowing 65.1 points on 38.1 percent shooting. Everette Hammond is averaging 12.7 points and 5.4 rebounds, while Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is averaging 11.8 points and 8.1 rebounds. Ayinde Hikim is the third double-digit scorer and Yuri Covington is grabbing 2.7 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 38.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.2 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.4 rebounds per game.

Trends

The Retrievers are 5-2 ATS in their last 7 road games and 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games. The River Hawks are 4-0 ATS in their last 4 Wednesday games and 1-4 ATS in their last 5 games overall. The under is 5-1 in Retrievers last 6 road games. The under is 5-2 in River Hawks last 7 Wednesday games. The underdog is 5-2 ATS in the last 7 meetings.

Randy’s Free Pick

It’s fair to say the UMass-Lowell River Hawks have been the more impressive team, and they’ve been ridiculous at home at both ends of the floor. UMass-Lowell wins at home by an average of 22.2 points. I’d need an extra bucket or two to consider UMBC. Give me the River Hawks and the reasonable chalk.

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The Vermont Catamounts are averaging 68.2 points on 44.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.6 points on 45 percent shooting. Aaron Deloney is averaging 12.3 points and 2.7 rebounds, while Dylan Penn is averaging 11.7 points and 1.4 assists. Finn Sullivan is dishing 2.3 assists and Kameron Gibson is grabbing 1.6 rebounds. The Vermont Catamounts are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 69.5 percent from the free throw line. The Vermont Catamounts are allowing 33.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.4 rebounds per game.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 78.4 points on 49.7 percent shooting and allowing 65.1 points on 37.6 percent shooting. Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is averaging 12.4 points and 8.3 rebounds, while Everette Hammond is averaging 12.3 points and 5.5 rebounds. Ayinde Hikim is the third double-digit scorer and Yuri Covington is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 37.9 percent from beyond the arc and 68.7 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 33.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.

The Catamounts are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 road games and 5-2 ATS in their last 7 games overall. The River Hawks are 4-1 ATS in their last 5 Wednesday games and 1-5 ATS in their last 6 games overall. The under is 7-3 in Catamounts last 10 road games. The under is 4-1 in River Hawks last 5 home games. The underdog is 3-0-1 ATS in the last 4 meetings.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks have comfortably been the better team this season, and they have a clear edge on the offensive side. The Vermont Catamounts aren’t as good as they’ve been in past years, and they lose in the underdog role by an average of 14.8 points. Surprised this line is this soft. Give me the River Hawks.

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UMass Lowell went 11-1 over their first dozen games, losing to only Rutgers on November 12. After another loss to Rhode Island, the River Hawks have since beaten Boston U, NJIT and Maine over their last trio. 

On Thursday versus Maine, the River Hawks posted a 38-29 first-half advantage. After halftime UMass Lowell was outscored 41-34 but they held on for a 72-70 win. Everette Hammond led the way on 20 points with seven boards. 

Over on the Albany side, they beat only Immaculate, Union NY and Presbyterian over their first 10 games. The Danes are 2-5 in their last seven with losses to Providence, Loyola IL, Virginia, New Hampshire and UMBC. 

Matched up against the Retrievers on Thursday, the Danes took a 40-32 deficit into the second half. Albany scored 51 points from there but still lost 92-83. Gerald Drumgoole was tops in scoring with 26 points and seven rebounds. 

PICK: I’m going to stay with UMass Lowell. Probably not touching this one, though. The River Hawks have been playing with fire over their last two games, with a combined margin of victory of just five points in that pair. Still, UMass Lowell has been scoring well this year with 67 or more points in 13 straight games. Albany has given up 66 or more points in five straight outings so there should be plenty of room for UMass Lowell on the scoreboard here. 

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The Maine Black Bears are averaging 70.5 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 68.5 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Kellen Tynes is averaging 15 points and 4 assists, while Gedi Juozapaitis is averaging 13.8 points and 3.1 rebounds. Peter Filipovity is the third double-digit scorer and Kristians Feierbergs is dishing 0.6 assists. The Maine Black Bears are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.3 percent from the free throw line. The Maine Black Bears are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 27.7 rebounds per game.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 79.8 points on 50.1 percent shooting and allowing 63.1 points on 36.6 percent shooting. Abdoul Karim Coulibaly is averaging 13 points and 8.6 rebounds, while Everette Hammond is averaging 12.1 points and 5.4 rebounds. Ayinde Hikim is the third double-digit scorer and Yuri Covington is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 38.6 percent from beyond the arc and 67.9 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 30.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.2 rebounds per game.

The Black Bears are 13-5-1 ATS in their last 19 road games and 8-3-1 ATS in their last 12 games overall. The over is 12-4 in Black Bears last 16 games following a ATS win. The over is 14-6 in Black Bears last 20 games following a straight up loss. The under is 4-0 in River Hawks last 4 home games. The under is 7-2 in River Hawks last 9 overall.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are easily the better team here, they’re playing the better ball right now, and they’re at home where they win by an average of 26.1 points. The Maine Black Bears just don’t have the horses to give the River Hawks a rare scare. Look for UMass-Lowell to keep things rolling with a comfortable victory.

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