The UMBC Retrievers (6-5) go head-to-head with the FGCU Eagles (3-8) at the Retriever Activities Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 16, 2018.
FGCU Eagles vs. UMBC Retrievers Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last outing, they were topped by the Illinois State Redbirds, 74-66. Illinois State’s 0.298 free throw rate was their largest advantage over FGCU, who had a mark of 0.111. Schadrac Casimir was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 6-for-9 shooting.
The Retrievers got blown out by the Marquette Golden Eagles in their last outing, 67-42. Marquette’s 0.467 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over UMBC, who had a rate of 0.274. UMBC’s Arkel Lamar had a solid performance, leading the team in scoring with 11 points on 5-for-14 shooting.
Getting to the line could be hard to come by for UMBC in this battle. The Retrievers currently rank 236th in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.219, while FGCU ranks 69th in FTA rate allowed (0.195).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UMBC ranks 57th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while FGCU ranks 256th (16.8).
The Retrievers rank 26th in steals per game (8.3) while the Eagles rank 182nd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
FGCU averages 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 133rd in the country. UMBC ranks 253rd in three pointers allowed per game (26.2).
The Retrievers rank 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Eagles rank 99th (3.3).
UMBC ranks 185th in rebounds per game (34.9) while FGCU ranks 216th in rebounds allowed per game (37.1).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, down from 5.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Retrievers have scored an average of 71.0 points per game (0.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.0 points per game (6.5 below their season average).
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