The Albany Great Danes (12-19, 7-9 AmEast) clash with the UMBC Retrievers (19-12, 11-5 AmEast) in the America East Conference Tourney at UMBC Event Center. The game begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.
Albany Great Danes vs. UMBC Retrievers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Retrievers barely escaped the New Hampshire Wildcats 56-53, while the Great Danes were victorious over the Binghamton Bearcats 73-58.
Albany dominated every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.224 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 11.1 (better than their season average of 18.6). Binghamton recorded marks of 0.125 and 14.2, respectively, for those same stats. The Retrievers, on the other hand, had a superb free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.199) and held the Wildcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.8 (below their season average of 23.6). UMBC rallied around Joe Sherburne, who recorded 15 points and six rebounds. Ahmad Clark led the way for Albany, contributing 14 points and five assists.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams clash. UMBC currently ranks 290th in possessions per game (66.9) and Albany is 267th (67.3). Furthermore, the Great Danes rank 285th in offensive efficiency (100.4), while the Retrievers rank 21st in defensive efficiency (94.8).
Albany Great Danes at UMBC Retrievers ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Albany averages 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 75th in the country. UMBC ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (25.8).
- The Retrievers average 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 146th in the nation. The Great Danes rank 209th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- The Retrievers rank 30th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while the Great Danes rank 141st (3.7).
- UMBC ranks 29th in steals per game (7.9) while Albany ranks 127th (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Retrievers have been outscored by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. For the season, UMBC has defeated opponents by an average of 4.0 points.
- During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (6.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
