The UMBC Retrievers (6-4) take on the Towson Tigers (2-7) at the Retriever Activities Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 11, 2018.
Towson Tigers at UMBC Retrievers Free Prediction
In the Tigers’ last game, they were blown out by the No. 5 Virginia Cavaliers, 73-42. Virginia’s turnover percentage was their largest strength over Towson. The Cavaliers had a rate of 7.5, while the Tigers posted a mark of 20.9. Brian Fobbs had a good outing for Towson, putting up nine points and six rebounds.
The Retrievers lost big to the Marquette Golden Eagles in their last outing, 67-42. Marquette’s 0.467 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over UMBC, who had a mark of 0.274. With 11 points on 5-for-14 shooting, Arkel Lamar led UMBC in scoring.
The Tigers won the lone contest against the Retrievers last season, 78-65. The Tigers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.525 vs. 0.362) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (43.8 vs. 32.7).
The inefficient offense of Towson will face off against the elite defense of UMBC. Since last season, the Tigers rank 277th in offensive efficiency, while the Retrievers are 16th in defensive efficiency. The Retrievers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Towson vs. UMBC Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
UMBC ranks 42nd in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Towson ranks 264th (18.0).
The Retrievers rank 24th in steals per game (7.7) while the Tigers rank 160th (6.4).
UMBC ranks 132nd in assists per game (14.9) while Towson ranks 253rd (11.6).
The Tigers rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.6) while the Retrievers rank 111th (35.4).
Towson is fourth in the country with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while UMBC is 44th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
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