New Hampshire vs Maine Prediction 1/30/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New Hampshire vs Maine Prediction for this college basketball game on Thursday,  January 30th, at the Memorial Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The Wildcats’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Black Bears’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving New Hampshire

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Maine

-Recent betting trends in games played between New Hampshire and Maine

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

New Hampshire Is Struggling

New Hampshire is struggling heading into this game and they have lost three games in a row. Two games ago against Bryant, New Hampshire scored 76 points while the defense gave up 95 points. In the last game against UMass Lowell it was much of the same and they ended up losing 97-80. In the second half the defense gave up 57 points and that led to the defeat. Sami Pissis put up 33 points, five assists, and four rebounds. 

New Hampshire comes into this game with a 4-18 record and they have gone 6-18 against the spread. New Hampshire is averaging 66.8 points while their defense is giving up 77.6 points per game. The offense is ranked 338th in the league while the defense is ranked 220th in the league. Sami Pissis has been the top player averaging 14.9 points while shooting 35.6 percent from the field and 31.3 percent from behind the three point line. 

Maine Has Confidence 

Maine has confidence heading into this game and they have won five straight games. Two games ago against UMBC, they were able to secure an 87-62 victory and in the last game against UMass Lowell, they were able to secure a 86-85 victory. It took overtime to get the job done, but they were able to secure the victory. Quion Barnes put up 28 points, eight rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 16 points.  

Maine comes into this game with a 13-8 record overall and they have gone 12-7 against the spread so far this season. Maine is averaging 73.1 points while their defense is giving up 67 points per game. They are averaging 14.95 assists per game which is 105th in the league. Guard AJ Lopez has been the top player averaging 15.7 points while shooting 50 percent from the field and 46.8 percent from behind the three point line. 

Why Maine Will Beat New Hampshire

• Maine has won each of its last nine night games at The Pit in Memorial Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• New Hampshire has lost seven of its last eight road games against Conference opponents.
• Maine has won the first half in six of its last seven games at The Pit in Memorial Gymnasium.

New Hampshire vs Maine Prediction

This game is going to come down to Maine, and it’s going to be the difference here. Maine is giving up 67 points per game which is 57th in the league and they are going to step up in a big way here. New Hampshire is averaging only 66.8 points per game, and they are going to step up in a big way here. Maine’s offense is going to pull away and they are going to cover the spread here. Back Maine against the spread.