It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the New Hampshire Wildcats (3-15, 1-4 AmEast) welcome the UMBC Retrievers (12-9, 4-2 AmEast) to Lundholm Gym. The game gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
UMBC Retrievers vs. New Hampshire Wildcats Free Prediction
In the Retrievers’ last game, they defeated the Vermont Catamounts, 74-61. UMBC’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Vermont. The Retrievers had a rate of 0.609 (above their season average of 0.503), while the Catamounts posted a mark of 0.434 (below their season average of 0.531). With 20 points on 6-for-10 shooting, Joe Sherburne was UMBC’s high scorer.
The Wildcats were blown out by the Hartford Hawks in their last outing, 74-39. Hartford’s free throw rate was their largest strength over New Hampshire. The Hawks had a rate of 0.097 (below their season average of 0.268), while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.045 (below their season average of 0.149). With 21 points on 8-for-14 shooting, Jordan Reed was New Hampshire’s high scorer.
New Hampshire might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the nation’s best defenses. UMBC ranks 35th in defensive efficiency, while the Wildcats rank 335th in offensive efficiency.
After the Retrievers won both contests against the Wildcats last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last matchup, UMBC won 68-59. UMBC had a much better free throw rate (0.364 vs. 0.175). New Hampshire, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (22.5 vs. 8.7).
UMBC Retrievers vs. New Hampshire Wildcats Odds Pick
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Notes
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UMBC ranks 107th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while New Hampshire ranks 248th (38.1).
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The Retrievers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 5.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 53.6 points per game (9.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.4 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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