UMass-Lowell vs Washington Prediction College Basketball Picks 11/17/24

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks are visiting the Washington Huskies on Sunday, November 17th at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UMass-Lowell River Hawks vs Washington Huskies Prediction.

Washington Huskies Preview

The Washington Huskies have a 2-1 record this season and are coming off a 77-62 win over Seattle Pacific. The Huskies are 0-2 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under while having a 2-0 home record.

Offensively, Washington averaging just 69.7 points per game, which ranks just 293rd in the nation. Defensively, they allow 66 points per game, which ranks 106th nationally. The Huskies shoot 41.5% from the field (294th) and 29.3% from beyond the arc (292nd). The Huskies shoot with just 55.4% from the free-throw line, which ranks in the bottom-10 of the nation, and are grabbing 37.3 rebounds per game (202nd).

Great Osobor leads Washington in scoring this season, with an average of 12 points and a team-high 11.3 rebounds, while Tyler Harris adds 10.7 points and 5 rebounds. Washington will face Alcorn State, Colorado State, UCLA, USC, and Eastern Washington following this one.

UMass-Lowell River Hawks Preview

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks have a 2-1 record this season and are coming off a 54-113 loss at Gonzaga. The Hawks are 2-0 against the spread, and 1-1 in over/under while having a 0-1 road record.

Offensively, UMass-Lowel is averaging 83.3 points per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 82 points per game, which is just 326th nationally. The Hawks almost crack the top 100 nationally in shooting, with 48% from the field (104th), and 37.3% from beyond the arc (93rd). The Hawks shoot with an elite 80.7% from the free-throw line (20th), while grabbing just 39 rebounds per game (146th).

Quinton Mincey leads UMass-Lowel in scoring this season, with an average of 19 points and 4 rebounds, while Yori Convington adds 13 points and 4 rebounds. 

Why the Washington Huskies will win

• The home team has won each of UMass Lowell’s last 11 games.
• UMass Lowell has lost each of its last four road games.
• UMass Lowell has lost the first half in six of its last seven games against the Big Ten Conference.

Why the UMass Lowell River Hawks will win

• UMass Lowell has won 10 of its last 11 night games following a road loss.
• Washington has lost each of its last five games following a home win.
• UMass Lowell has won the first half in 13 of its last 16 night games against non-conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of UMass Lowell’s last eight road night games against non-conference opponents have produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Each of Washington’s last five games against non-conference opponents has produced a total of 154 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Washington ranks 362nd among Division 1 teams for free throw percentage this season (55.4%).
• Washington ranks T5th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (7.7).
• UMass Lowell ranks T9th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (22.3).
• UMass Lowell ranks T356th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (69.0).

UMass-Lowell River Hawks vs Washington Huskies Prediction

In this UMass-Lowell River Hawks vs Washington Huskies Prediction, Washington is coming as -9 home favorites. UMass-Lowel is boasting better numbers, as they score 13.6 points more than Washington, and have superior shooting percentages. The Hawks only have an inferior defense, but since the Huskies cannot shoot the ball, they will have no problem controlling the game. The value here is with the guests, so take UMass-Lowell River Hawks to cover on the road.