It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the Maine Black Bears (5-19, 3-6 AmEast) welcome the UMBC Retrievers (14-10, 6-3 AmEast) to the Cross Insurance Center. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Maine Black Bears Betting Prediction
In the Retrievers’ last game, they were topped by the Hartford Hawks, 70-61. Hartford’s 14.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over UMBC, who had a rate of 6.1. The Hawks’ mark was below their season average of 25.9, while the Retrievers’ was below their season average of 26.9. Arkel Lamar put together a solid outing for UMBC, putting up 13 points and nine rebounds.
The Black Bears were blown out by the Vermont Catamounts in their last matchup, 86-63. Vermont’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Maine. The Catamounts had a rate of 0.729 (above their season average of 0.521), while the Black Bears posted a mark of 0.481. With 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Isaiah White led Maine in scoring.
Maine might have difficulty finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the country’s best defenses. UMBC ranks 18th in defensive efficiency while the Black Bears rank 331st in offensive efficiency.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Andrew Fleming led both teams with 18 points in the first matchup, in which the Black Bears lost 61-52. UMBC had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 32.4). Maine, on the other hand, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 vs. 15.6).
UMBC Retrievers vs. Maine Black Bears Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Maine, ATS Winner – Maine, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UMBC ranks 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.5) while Maine ranks 208th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
Bettings Trends:
The Retrievers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 4.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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