UMBC vs Binghamton Prediction 1/19/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UMBC vs Binghamton prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 19th at the Events Center in Binghamton, New York. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview

The UMBC Retrievers are 9-7 (2-1) this season after they lost to Bryant in overtime by a score of 79-74 in their last game. UMBC trailed 33-26 at halftime, but they scored 41 points in the second half, before losing in overtime. The Retrievers shot 43% from the field, 37% on three pointers, and 85% on free throws in the game. DJ Armstrong Jr led UMBC with 20 points and five rebounds, while Caden Diggs added 14 points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UMBC defeated New Hampshire by a score of 75-74 and Maine by a score of 69-62. The Retrievers have scored 74.7 points per game with 34.9 rebounds and 13.9 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.7 points against per game this season. Jah’Likai King is averaging 14.7 points and 4.1 rebounds per game, while DJ Armstrong Jr is averaging 13.4 points and 2.6 rebounds per game for the Retrievers. UMBC is shooting 46.7% from the field, 70.9% on free throws, and 36.0% on three pointers this season. 

Binghamton Bearcats Betting Preview

The Binghamton Bearcats are 4-15 (0-4) this year after they lost to Albany by a score of 69-53 in their last game. Binghamton trailed 27-24 at halftime and allowed 42 points in the second half in the loss. The Bearcats shot 34% from the field, 28% on three pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Wes Peterson Jr led Binghamton with 13 points and two rebounds, while Jeremiah Quigley added 10 points and three rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Binghamton lost to UMass-Lowell by a score of 73-68 and Vermont by a score of 60-59. The Bearcats have scored 67.1 points per game with 31.6 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game, while they have allowed 75.0 points against per game this season. Jeremiah Quigley is averaging 13.7 points and 4.2 rebounds per game, while Zyier Beverly is averaging 11.8 points and 5.1 rebounds per game for the Bearcats. Binghamton is shooting 44.5% from the field, 74.6% on free throws, and 29.6% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Binghamton Bearcats will win

• UMBC has lost each of its last six road games against the America East Conference.
• Binghamton has won six of its last seven night games at Dr. Bai Lee Court at Events Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Binghamton has won the first half in four of its last five home games against UMBC.

Why the UMBC Retrievers will win

• Binghamton has lost each of its last seven games against the America East Conference.
• UMBC has won nine of its last 10 night games following a road loss.
• Binghamton has lost the first half in three of its last four night games against the America East Conference.

Total Points Facts

• Twenty-two of UMBC’s last 24 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 141+ points.
• Five of Binghamton’s last six home games have produced a total of 141+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Binghamton ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (16.9).
• Binghamton ranks 358th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (22.3).
• UMBC ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.7).
• UMBC ranks 44th among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goal attempts per game this season (19.9).

UMBC vs Binghamton Prediction 

Binghamton comes into this matchup on a four game losing streak and they have scored 65 points or fewer in three of those four games. The Bearcats are shooting 44% from the field, but their defense has shown improvement recently. UMBC has won three of their last four games and they are shooting 47% from the field. The Retrievers have allowed 62 points or fewer in two of their last four games and I think we could see a lower scoring contest here. Take the under in this one.

David Racey's Pick: Under 141.5