UMass Lowell vs UMBC Prediction 1/24/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UMass Lowell River Hawks and UMBC Retrievers meet Saturday in the college basketball action at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. Here’s a UMass Lowell vs UMBC Prediction. This article will include a UMass Lowell vs UMBC Pick.

UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Preview

The UMass Lowell River Hawks lost to NJIT and Vermont, and they play New Hampshire next. UMass Lowell has split its last 10 games.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 79.9 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 82.1 points on 45.8 percent shooting. Austin Green is averaging 13.9 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Angel Montas Jr. is averaging 12.2 points and 5.1 rebounds. Xavier Spencer is the third double-digit scorer and Darrell Yepdo is grabbing 3 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 34 percent from beyond the arc and 66.2 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.

UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview

The UMBC Retrievers beat Binghamton and NJIT, and they play Vermont next. UMBC has won 5 of its last 6 games.

The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 80.1 points on 47.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.4 points on 44.6 percent shooting. Jah’likai King is averaging 15.2 points and 4.1 rebounds, while DJ Armstrong Jr. is averaging 13.1 points and 2.7 rebounds. Ace Valentine is the third double-digit scorer and Caden Diggs is grabbing 3.6 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.5 rebounds per game.

Why the UMBC Retrievers will win

• UMBC has won five of its last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UMass Lowell has lost 12 of its last 15 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Why the UMass Lowell River Hawks will win

• UMass Lowell has won 10 of its last 11 games against UMBC.
• UMBC has lost the first half in four of its last five home day games against the America East Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Thirteen of UMass Lowell’s last 14 road games against the America East Conference have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
• Nine of UMBC’s last 11 home day games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• UMBC ranks 28th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (68.0%).
• UMBC ranks 33rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.6).

UMass Lowell vs UMBC Prediction

UMass Lowell has 3 road wins this season and is 9-1 SU in the last 10 games against UMBC. I can understand why it’s getting the nod from oddsmakers. However, you can argue UMBC is the better team this season, especially at home where 7 of its 11 wins have come. UMBC is playing its best ball of the season, winning 5 of its last 6 games and showing an uptick on the offensive side. UMBC should have confidence for this one, as it’s a chance to beat UMass Lowell for the first time since March 2022. I’ll grab the free bucket.

Randy Chambers's Pick: UMBC +1.5