UMBC (2-4) vs Howard (3-3)
Game Info: Monday, November 25, 2024 at 12:00 pm (Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: UMBC +2.5 / Howard -2.5 — Over/Under:
The Howard Bison and UMBC Retrievers meet Monday in college basketball action at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Here’s a Howard vs UMBC Prediction. This article will include a Howard vs UMBC Pick.
Howard Bison Betting Preview
The Howard Bison beat FIU, lost to Boston U, and they play Mount St. Mary’s, Cincinnati, UNC Wilmington, and Drexel next. The Howard Bison are averaging 72.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 76.8 points on 46.5 percent shooting. Marcus Dockery is averaging 15 points and 1.4 rebounds, while Blake Harper is averaging 12.4 points and 2.8 assists. Bryce Harris is the third double-digit scorer and Anwar Gill is dishing 4 assists. The Howard Bison are shooting 38.7 percent from beyond the arc and 65.3 percent from the free throw line. The Howard Bison are allowing 31.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.7 rebounds per game.
UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview
The UMBC Retrievers lost to Boston U and Hampton, and they play Morgan State, Georgetown, and Towson next. The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 80.1 points on 46.2 percent shooting and allowing 74.1 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Bryce Johnson is averaging 14.9 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 12.7 points and 4.9 rebounds. Josh Odunowo is the third double-digit scorer and Louie Jordan is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 37.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.9 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
Why the Howard Bison will win
- UMBC has lost nine of its last 10 games following a home loss.
- Howard has won five of its last six day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Howard has won the first half in three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Thirteen of Howard’s last 16 games have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
- Four of UMBC’s last five games against the Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference have produced a total of 159+ points.
Howard vs UMBC Prediction
The UMBC Retrievers just can’t get out of their own way, and they’ve been sluggish defensively. The Howard Bison have the offensive punch to give UMBC a run and will be led by the best player on the court. The UMBC Retrievers have failed to cover their last 3 games and have failed to cover 5 of their last 8 games overall. I trust Howard more in this spot. Give me the Bison and the reasonable line.