UMBC vs Binghamton Prediction College Basketball Picks 1/4/25

In this article, we will formulate a UMBC vs Binghamton Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 4th, at the Binghamton University Events Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Retrievers’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Bearcats’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMBC

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Binghamton

-Recent betting trends in games played between UMBC and Binghamton

-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Retrievers and Bearcats. 

The visiting team has won each of the last four games played between the two teams. 

Binghamton Looks to Bounce Back

It has been an up-and-down season for Binghamton so far this season, and in the last game, they were knocked off. Binghamton scored only 51 points against Marist and that led to the 19-point defeat. At halftime, they were up 27-23 but in the second half they were outscored 46-24 and that led to the defeat. Ben Callahan-Gold was the only player that scored in double figures and they need to find a way to get the offense going here. 

Two games ago against Army, Binghamton looked a lot better and they were able to secure the 78-68 victory. Binghamton is averaging 69 points while their defense is giving up 70 points per game. The offense is ranked 313th while the defense is ranked 147th. The offense has been far too inconsistent and they need to get going here. Tymu Chenery has been the top player for Binghamton averaging 13.7 points while shooting 46.4 percent from the field. Binghamton will play against Maine following this game.

UMBC Looks for Their Second Straight Win

UMBC has been inconsistent this season, but they are coming off a victory in the last game. UMBC faced off against American in the last game, and it wasn’t the best game in terms of the defense, but the offense managed 96 points, and they ended up winning by three points. It took double overtime, but they finally made the winning plays. Guard Marcus Banks Jr had a strong game putting up 28 points, nine rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 17 points. 

UMBC on the season is averaging 83.2 points while their defense is giving up 75.9 points per game. The offense is ranked 42nd in the league while the defense is ranked 299th. They are averaging 62.9 field goals per game which is 57th in the league. Guard Bryce Johson has been the top player for UMBC this season averaging 15.7 points while shooting 50.6 percent from the field. There are no injury concerns for UMBC. UMBC will take on NJIT and New Hampshire after this one.

Why UMBC Will Beat Binghamton 

• UMBC has won 20 of its last 22 day games following a road win.
• Binghamton has lost three of its last four home day games against the America East Conference.

UMBC vs Binghamton Prediction 

UMBC is going to put on a show here, and this is going to be a comfortable victory. UMBC, on the season, is averaging 83.2 points, and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Binghamton’s defense hasn’t been great, but I just don’t trust their offense, and that will end up being the difference here as UMBC is going to get the job done here with ease. Back UMBC against the spread here.