UMass Lowell vs UMBC Prediction 2/1/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a UMass Lowell vs UMBC Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, February 1st, at the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:

-The River Hawks’ recent form and recent player performance 

-The Retrievers’ recent form and recent player performance

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass Lowell

-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMBC

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

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

UMBC Fell Short

UMBC, in the last game, faced off against Bryant, and they were competitive, but they ended up falling short. UMBC scored 86 points, but the defense gave up 92 points and that led to the defeat. At halftime, they were down 47-40 and they couldn’t bounce back as they were knocked off. Marcus Banks Jr had a strong game putting up 30 points, three rebounds, and three assists. There were four different players that put up at least 13 points. Two games ago against Vermont, they were able to pick up the 80-63 victory. 

UMBC on the season is averaging 82.4 points while their defense is giving up 77.2 points per game. The offense is ranked 27th in the league, while the defense is ranked 314th in the league. The offensive rating is 111.9 which is 90th in the league while the defensive rating is 104.8 which is 216th in the league. Bryce Johnson is averaging 17.9 points while shooting 52.3 percent from the field. 

Why UMBC Will Beat UMass Lowell 

• UMass Lowell has lost five of its last six road games against Conference opponents.
• UMass Lowell has lost the first half in six of its last seven road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

UMass Lowell looks to bounce back

UMass Lowell in the last game faced off against NJIT in the last game and they weren’t able to make the winning plays late. UMass Lowell scored 62 points while the defense gave up 83 points and that led to the defeat. Quinton Mincey had a strong game, putting up 18 points and three rebounds. Forward Max Brooks also put up 11 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Two games ago against New Hampshire, Umass Lowell was able to secure a 97-80 victory. 

The Riverhawks are scoring 81.3 points per game this season, while their defense is giving up 74 points per game. The offense is ranked 39th in the league while the defense is ranked 254th in the league. They have an offensive rating of 113 which is 73rd in the league. The defensive rating is 102.9 which is 165th in the league. Quinton Mincey has been the top player, averaging 15.2 points while shooting 45.5 percent from the field. 

Why UMass Lowell will beat UMBC

• UMBC has lost eight of its last nine games against the America East Conference at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena.
• UMass Lowell has won eight of its last nine games against UMBC.
• The road team has won the first half in four of UMBC’s last five games.

UMass Lowell vs UMBC Prediction

There is going to be zero defense played by either team in this game. UMass Lowell and UMBC are both elite offensive teams and both are going to have no issue running up the score here. Especially UMBC is going to push the pace, UMass Lowell is going ot have no answer and this game is going to be a shootout. Both teams are going to go over their season average. Back the over to cash here.