UMBC Retrievers at Albany Great Danes Free Prediction 02/23/19

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The UMBC Retrievers (18-10, 10-3 AmEast) will be at SEFCU Arena to meet the Albany Great Danes (10-17, 5-7 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.

UMBC Retrievers vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Odds

Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Great Danes defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves 74-70, while the Retrievers beat the Vermont Catamounts 65-56.

The Retrievers forced 16 turnovers and held the Catamounts to an effective field goal percentage of 0.404 (below their season average of 0.529). Meanwhile, Albany’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over Stony Brook. The Great Danes had a rate of 0.358 (above their season average of 0.237), while the Seawolves posted a mark of 0.200 (below their season average of 0.262). Cameron Healy led the way for Albany, recording 24 points and five rebounds. UMBC, meanwhile, rallied around KJ Jackson, who put up 18 points.

In their first matchup this year, Jose Placer led the Retrievers to a 65-64 victory. He put up 22 points. The Retrievers’ 13.8 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Great Danes, who had a mark of 19.1.

The inefficient offense of Albany will clash against the stingy defense of UMBC. The Great Danes currently rank 304th in offensive efficiency, while the Retrievers are 13th in defensive efficiency. The Retrievers should have the advantage on that end of the court.

UMBC vs. Albany Free Pick

Basketball Tip: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Albany averages 24.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 71st in the country. UMBC ranks 258th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
  • The Retrievers average 13.6 assists per game, which ranks 133rd in the nation. The Great Danes rank 199th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
  • The Retrievers rank 21st in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Great Danes rank 157th (4.0).
  • UMBC averages 7.9 steals per game, which ranks 28th in the country. Albany ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (6.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Retrievers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 3.8, down from 5.1 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 60.8 points per game (5.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.4 points per game (4.1 below their season average).