It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the UMBC Retrievers (9-9, 1-2 AmEast) welcome the Binghamton Bearcats (5-12, 1-1 AmEast) to the Retriever Activities Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 16, 2019.
Binghamton Bearcats at UMBC Retrievers Betting Prediction
The Bearcats are trying to rebound after their 59-46 loss to the Stony Brook Seawolves in their last matchup. Stony Brook’s 0.217 free throw rate was their largest strength over Binghamton, who had a rate of 0.097. The Seawolves’ mark was below their season average of 0.283, while the Bearcats’ was below their season average of 0.163. Sam Sessoms was Binghamton’s high scorer with 12 points on 5-for-23 shooting.
In the Retrievers’ last outing, they were beaten by the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks, 74-63. One of Massachusetts-Lowell’s biggest advantages was their ability to convert at the free throw line. They were 21-24 (87.5 percent), while the Retrievers were 16-21 (76.2 percent). UMBC’s Daniel Akin had 11 points and 15 rebounds in the contest.
After the Retrievers won both matchups against the Bearcats last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the most recent game, UMBC won 78-68. The Retrievers had a much better turnover percentage (7.1 vs. 14.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.203 vs. 0.129).
UMBC could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this meeting. The Retrievers rank 282nd in the country with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.203, while Binghamton ranks 22nd in FTA rate allowed (0.171). Moreover, the Bearcats’ 320th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 95.8) will face a tough challenge against the Retrievers’ 54th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 94.8).
Binghamton vs. UMBC Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UMBC, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Binghamton ranks ninth in blocks per game (5.6) while UMBC ranks 169th (2.1).
The Retrievers rank 25th in steals per game (8.5) while the Bearcats rank 155th (5.6).
UMBC ranks 117th in rebounds allowed per game (34.6) while Binghamton ranks 244th (39.8).
The Retrievers rank 109th in assists per game (14.2) while the Bearcats rank 236th (9.9).
Binghamton ranks 154th in three pointers attempted per game (22.2) while UMBC ranks 223rd in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
Bettings Trends:
The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.0, up from 4.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Retrievers have scored an average of 67.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.8 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
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