The UMBC Retrievers (14-9, 6-2 AmEast) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Hartford Hawks (11-12, 4-4 AmEast) at Retriever Activities Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.
Hartford Hawks vs. UMBC Retrievers Betting Prediction
The Hawks are hoping for a better outcome after their 86-77 loss to the Stony Brook Seawolves in their last contest. Stony Brook’s 35.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Hartford, who had a rate of 26.5. The Seawolves’ mark was above their season average of 34.2. Hartford’s John Carroll put together a solid game, putting up 16 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Retrievers’ last game, they were victorious over the Stony Brook Seawolves, 57-49. UMBC’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Stony Brook. The Retrievers had a rate of 0.442 (below their season average of 0.506), while the Seawolves posted a mark of 0.327 (below their season average of 0.480). Joe Sherburne was the top scorer from either team with 17 points on 5-for-13 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, the Retrievers lost 66-64. Sherburne put up 17 points. Hartford had a better effective field goal percentage (0.509 vs. 0.464). UMBC, meanwhile, had a better free throw rate (0.214 vs. 0.182).
Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Hartford in this matchup. The Hawks are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 269th in offensive rebounding percentage at 25.9 percent. Meanwhile, UMBC ranks 47th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 75.1 percent.
Hartford Hawks at UMBC Retrievers Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Hartford averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the NCAA. UMBC ranks 245th in three pointers allowed per game (25.6).
The Retrievers rank 36th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while the Hawks rank 157th (13.6).
UMBC ranks 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Hartford ranks 146th (3.9).
The Retrievers average 8.0 steals per game, which ranks 28th in the country. The Hawks rank 98th in steals allowed per game (6.2).
UMBC ranks 200th in rebounds per game (34.6) while Hartford ranks 267th (32.1).
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The Hawks’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.4, up from 0.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Retrievers have scored an average of 64.6 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 54.8 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
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