Albany vs Bryant Prediction 3/11/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate an Albany vs Bryant prediction for this College Basketball game on Tuesday, March 11th at the Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Albany Great Danes Betting Preview

The Albany Great Danes are 17-15 (8-8) this year after they defeated Binghamton by a score of 69-66 in their last game. Albany led 39-30 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 36-30 in the second half. The Great Danes shot 37.7% from the field, 31.3% on three-pointers, and 77.8% on free throws in the game. Amar’e Marshall led Albany with 20 points and two rebounds, while Byron Joshua added 16 points and four rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Great Danes lost to Vermont by a score of 79-71 but did beat NJIT by a score of 86-59 before that. Albany has won three of their last four games and they finished fourth in the America East standings with an 8-8 record. Albany has scored 74.5 points per game and they have allowed 73.3 points per game, while also averaging 33.9 rebounds and 12.5 assists per game this season. Byron Joshua is averaging 14.8 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 2.9 assists per game, while Amar’e Marshall is averaging 13.7 points, 2.7 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Albany is shooting 44.1% from the field, 72.3% on free throws, and 32.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Bryant Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bryant Bulldogs are 21-11 (14-2) this season after they defeated UMBC by a score of 85-74 in their last game. Bryant led 41-31 at halftime and added 44 points in the second half in the win. The Bulldogs shot 46.4% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 73.7% on free throws in the game. Rafael Pinzon led Bryant with 22 points and three rebounds, while Earl Timberlake added 18 points and eight assists in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs defeated New Hampshire by a score of 90-56 and Maine by a score of 80-72. Bryant has won four games in a row and they finished first in the America East standings with a 14-2 record. Bryant has scored 81.5 points per game and they have allowed 74.5 points per game, while also averaging 41.1 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Rafael Pinzon is averaging 18.7 points, 3.1 rebounds, and 2.2 assists per game, while Earl Timberlake is averaging 15.3 points, 8.5 rebounds, and 4.7 assists per game this year. Bryant is shooting 45.3% from the field, 70.8% on free throws, and 33.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Albany will beat Bryant 

• UAlbany has won five of its last six road games against the America East Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Each of UAlbany’s last six games has produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
• Ten of Bryant’s last 11 Conference Tournament games have produced a total of 148 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Bryant ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for blocks per game this season (6.0).
• Bryant ranks 5th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).
• UAlbany ranks 30th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.1).
• UAlbany ranks 34th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goal attempts per game this season (54.4).

Albany vs Bryant Prediction 

Bryant comes into this matchup after being the best team in the America East this season and they have won seven of their last eight games. Bryant is shooting 45.3% from the field this year and they have scored at least 79 points in four straight games. Albany has won three of their last four games and they have allowed 66 points or fewer in two of their last three games. The Great Danes are shooting 44.1% from the field this season, but they have scored at least 78 points in four of their last seven games. Bryant won the first meeting with Albany by a score of 89-79, but Albany did win the second meeting by a score of 68-63. Albany should have some confidence coming into this game and I think they can keep this game close, as the Bryant defense has had some trouble. Take Albany and the points here. 

David Racey's Pick: Albany +9.5