UMass-Lowell vs UMass Prediction College Basketball Picks 12/7/24

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks are visiting the UMass Minutemen on Saturday, December 7th at the William D. Mullins Center. 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 UMass Minutemen Prediction.

UMass Minutemen Preview

The UMass Minutemen have a 3-6 record this season and are coming off a 69-73 loss to Central Connecticut State. The Minutemen are 3-6 against the spread, and 5-3-1 in over/under, while they have a 2-2 home record. 

Offensively, UMass is averaging 73.2 points per game, which ranks 238th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 74.9 points per game (267th). The Minutemen shoot 41.6% from the field (299th) and 25.6% from beyond the arc (358th). The Minutemen shoot 64.8% from the free-throw line (325th) and are grabbing 39.4 rebounds per game (67th).

Jaylen Curry leads UMass in scoring with an average of 13.3 points, 4.7 rebounds, and a team-high 5.1 assists. Rahsool Diggins adds 12.1 points and 3.2 rebounds.

UMass-Lowell River Hawks Preview

The UMass-Lowell River Hawks have a 5-4 record this season and are coming off a 67-69 loss to Central Connecticut State. The Hawks are 3-4 against the spread, and 4-3 in over/under while having a 0-4 road record.

Offensively, UMass-Lowel is averaging 84.2 points per game, which ranks 34th in the nation. Defensively, they allow 76.9 points per game (305th). The Hawks shoot 49.5% from the field (34th) and 38.2% from beyond the arc (42nd). The Hawks shoot 76.4% from the free-throw line (47th) and are grabbing 39.3 rebounds per game (73rd).

Quinton Mincey leads UMass-Lowel in scoring this season, with an average of 15.7 points and 5.6 rebounds, while Max Brooks adds 14.8 points and a team-high 8.6 rebounds. UMass Lowell will meet LIU, Dartmouth, Stonehill, and Boston U after this one.

Why the Massachusetts Minutemen will win

• The home team has won each of UMass Lowell’s last 17 games.
• UMass Lowell has lost each of its last seven road games.
• Massachusetts has won the first half in each of its last seven day games against non-conference opponents at William D. Mullins Memorial Center.

Why the UMass Lowell River Hawks will win

• UMass Lowell has won 15 of its last 19 games following a road loss.
• Massachusetts has lost six of its last eight games.
• Massachusetts has lost the first half in six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Massachusetts ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for a three-point percentage this season (25.6%).
• Massachusetts ranks T35th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (5.1).
• UMass Lowell ranks 360th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (67.9).
• UMass Lowell ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for free throws made per game this season (19.4).

UMass-Lowell River Hawks vs UMass Minutemen Prediction

UMass is 6-1 in their last 7 meetings against UMass-Lowell, and are 5-2 against the spread. In their most recent meeting last season, UMass won 91-77 at home. In this UMass-Lowell River Hawks vs UMass Minutemen Prediction, UMass is coming as -4 home favorites. UMass-Lowell is better offensively, scoring 11 points more than UMass, while the Minutemen are better defensively, allowing 2 points less. The River Hawks have elite shooting percentages, as they are almost in the top 40 of the nation in both shooting percentages. On the other hand, the Minutemen are struggling with their shooting, ranking in the bottom 70 in field goal percentage and have the 7th-worst 3-point percentage. The value here lies with the road team, so take the UMass-Lowell River Hawks and lay points on the road.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: UMass-Lowell River Hawks +4