The UMBC Retrievers (9-13, 2-5 AmEast) will be at Island Federal Credit Union Arena to take on the Stony Brook Seawolves (14-8, 5-2 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
UMBC Retrievers at Stony Brook Seawolves Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Seawolves defeated the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 84-76, while the Retrievers were beaten by the Albany Great Danes, 67-63.
The Seawolves had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 39.5 (above their season average of 30.1) and had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 18.7). UMBC, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.4 (above their season average of 26.2). Elijah Olaniyi played a pivotal role for Stony Brook with 13 points, seven rebounds and five steals. UMBC was led by Daniel Akin, who recorded 12 points and 10 rebounds.
This series was highly contested last year, as the teams split their two games last season. The Seawolves won the last game 78-63. The Seawolves’ 44.8 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Retrievers, who had a rate of 27.3. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
The offense of UMBC (228th in the NCAA with an offensive efficiency of 100.3) will face off against the top-notch defense of Stony Brook (75th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 94.4). The Seawolves figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Stony Brook Seawolves Free Pick
Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook averages 25.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 51st in the country. UMBC ranks 227th in three pointers allowed per game (24.5).
- The Retrievers average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 130th in the NCAA. The Seawolves rank 162nd in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Stony Brook averages 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 111th in the nation. UMBC ranks 141st in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Seawolves rank 23rd in blocks per game (5.0) while the Retrievers rank 192nd (2.0).
- Stony Brook ranks 31st in rebounds per game (39.7) while UMBC ranks 194th (34.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (2.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.4 points per game (1.4 above their season average).
- The Retrievers have been outscored by an average of 2.8 points in their last five games. For the season, UMBC has defeated opponents by an average of 1.5 points.
