The UMass Lowell River Hawks (6-9) will be at the UMBC Event Center to challenge the UMBC Retrievers (7-8) in an AmEast matchup. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 4, 2020.
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. UMBC Retrievers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Retrievers had no trouble getting past the Penn State-York Nittany Lions, 89-57, while the River Hawks got blown out by the 11th-ranked Michigan Wolverines, 86-60.
UMBC dominated nearly every facet of the contest. They had a fantastic effective field goal percentage of 0.741 (above their season average of 0.502) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below their season average of 28.1). Penn State-York recorded marks of 0.453 and 18.2, respectively, for those same stats. UMass Lowell, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.100 vs. 0.090). UMBC was led by L.J. Owens, who finished with 15 points. Meanwhile, Obadiah Noel played well for UMass Lowell, finishing with 16 points and seven rebounds.
This was a highly competitive series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. The Retrievers won the most recent game 70-66. UMBC did a great job of getting to and converting from the free throw line (19-25; 76.0 percent). UMass Lowell, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 19.0). This will be the first contest of the year between these two teams.
Getting to the line might be rare for UMBC in this contest. The Retrievers rank 216th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.209, while UMass Lowell ranks 10th in FTA rate allowed (0.147).
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. UMBC Retrievers Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UMBC ranks 111th in assists per game (14.3) while UMass Lowell ranks 182nd in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- The Retrievers average 23.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 107th in the nation. The River Hawks rank 144th in three pointers allowed per game (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The River Hawks have been outscored by an average of 2.6 points in their last five games. On the season, UMass Lowell has defeated opponents by an average of 0.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Retrievers have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (0.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (5.4 above their season average).
