Hartford Hawks vs. UMBC Retrievers ATS Prediction 02/05/20

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The Hartford Hawks (13-10, 6-2 AmEast) will be at the UMBC Event Center to clash with the UMBC Retrievers (9-14, 2-6 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.

Hartford Hawks at UMBC Retrievers Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Retrievers fell to the Stony Brook Seawolves, 74-63, while the Hawks beat the Maine Black Bears, 55-49.

Hartford dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.4 (better than their season average of 18.1) and a free throw rate of 0.211 (matching their season average). For those same stats, Maine put up marks of 18.9 and 0.155, respectively. UMBC, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.475 vs. 0.460). UMBC received a boost from Brandon Horvath, who contributed six points and 13 rebounds. Miroslav Stafl played well for Hartford, contributing 12 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, R.J. Eytle-Rock led the Retrievers to a 69-60 victory. He scored a game-high 19 points. The Retrievers’ 13.1 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Hawks, who had a rate of 18.6.

Hartford Hawks at UMBC Retrievers Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Hartford, ATS Winner – Hartford, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • UMBC ranks 131st in rebounds allowed per game (35.0) while Hartford ranks 252nd (38.8).
  • The Retrievers rank 144th in assists per game (13.2) while the Hawks rank 161st in assists allowed per game (13.2).
  • The Hawks average 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 127th in the nation. The Retrievers rank 237th in three pointers allowed per game (24.3).
  • Hartford averages 7.6 steals per game, which ranks 62nd in the country. UMBC ranks 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 61.4 points per game (4.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.4 points per game (7.2 below their season average).
  • The Retrievers have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, UMBC has defeated opponents by an average of 0.9 points.