UMass Lowell vs Maine Prediction 3/4/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UMass Lowell vs Maine Prediction for this college basketball game on Tuesday, March 4th, at the Memorial Gym. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The River Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Black Bears’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass Lowell

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Maine

-Recent betting trends in games played between UMass Lowell and Maine

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

When these two teams faced off in January, it was Maine that was able to secure the 86-85 victory in overtime. 

UMass Lowell Back on Track?

UMass Lowell had lost two games in a row heading into the last game against Binghamton. They could bounce back in a big way because of the defense. UMass Lowell gave up only 53 points, enough for the 26-point victory. At halftime, they were up 40-26, and they never looked back on the way to the victory. Max Brooks had a strong game, putting up 22 points, five rebounds, and two assists. Three different players ended up putting up at least 13 points. They were competitive two games ago against Bryant, but they lost 79-78. 

UMass Lowell has a 17-13 record overall, but they have only gone 11-16 against the spread. Away from home, they have struggled and sat with a 3-9 record overall. UMass Lowell is most comfortable when playing fast and averaging 80.3 points per game, while their defense is giving up 74.3 points per game. They are shooting 49.45 percent, the 5th best in all college basketball. In this game, UMass Lowell is going to need to get the shooting going early. 

Why UMass Lowell Will Beat Maine

• Maine has lost four of its last five games.

Maine Fell Short

Maine, in the last game, faced off against Bryant, and they didn’t play well enough. Maine was at home and scored 72 points, but the defense gave up 80 on the way to the defeat. They were down only a point at halftime, but in the second half, they were outscored 42-35. Kellen Tynes had a strong game, putting up 15 points, and Quion Barnes also put up 15 points and six rebounds. Two games ago, against New Hampshire, they scored 73 points and picked up the seven-point win. In that game, they were up by eight at halftime, and they are going to need to get out to a fast start here. 

Maine has a 17-13 record overall, and at home, they have gone 10-6 straight up. Maine’s offense has been fine, but the strength is the defense, which is giving up 66.4 points per game. If they want to succeed in this game, the defense will need to step up again here. AJ Lopez has been the top player all season, averaging 14.8 points while shooting 48.1 percent from the field. 

Why Maine Will Beat UMass Lowell

• Maine has won each of its last 11 night games at The Pit in Memorial Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UMass Lowell has lost six of its last seven night games.
• UMass Lowell has lost the first half in each of its last three road night games against Conference opponents.

UMass Lowell vs Maine Prediction

Away from home this season UMass Lowell has had some issues, and it will be a major problem again here. UMass Lowell’s defense has been a major problem all season, giving up 74.3 points per game, and they will struggle to defend again here. Maine averages 71.7 points per game, and they will go well over that number here. UMass Lowell is 1-5 against the spread in their last six games played on the road. The struggles will continue here. Back Maine to win this game and cover the spread.