UMBC Retrievers at Maine Black Bears ATS Prediction 02/10/19

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The UMBC Retrievers (14-10, 6-3 AmEast) will be at the Cross Insurance Center to take on the Maine Black Bears (5-19, 3-6 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, February 10, 2019.

UMBC Retrievers vs. Maine Black Bears ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Black Bears got blown out by the Vermont Catamounts, 86-63, while the Retrievers were beaten by the Hartford Hawks, 70-61.

UMBC had a better turnover percentage (15.5 vs. 16.4) while Maine forced Vermont into a turnover percentage of 19.4 (above their season average of 14.1). Isaiah White had a good outing for Maine, contributing 21 points. UMBC was led by Arkel Lamar, who finished with 13 points and nine rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Daniel Akin led the Retrievers to a 61-52 win. He put up 12 points and eight rebounds. UMBC had a much better turnover percentage (14.7 vs. 32.4). Maine, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.2 vs. 15.6).

The inefficient offense of Maine will square off against the stingy defense of UMBC. The Black Bears rank 331st in offensive efficiency, while the Retrievers are 18th in defensive efficiency. The Retrievers should have the edge on that end of the court.

UMBC vs. Maine Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Maine, ATS Winner – Maine, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UMBC ranks 47th in assists allowed per game (11.4) while Maine ranks 227th (15.2).
  • The Retrievers rank 197th in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Black Bears rank 258th (32.4).
  • UMBC and Maine average 2.5 blocks allowed per game, which ranks 25th in the nation.
  • The Retrievers rank 29th in steals per game (8.0) while the Black Bears rank 188th in steals allowed per game (7.5).
  • UMBC averages 24.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 81st in the country. Maine ranks 208th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Black Bears have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (3.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (2.5 below their season average).
  • The Retrievers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.2, down from 4.8 for the season.