UMBC vs Bryant Prediction 1/15/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a UMBC vs Bryant prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 15th at the Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, Rhode Island. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview

The UMBC Retrievers are 9-6 (2-0) this season after they defeated New Hampshire by a score of 75-74 in their last game. UMBC trailed 39-30 at halftime, but they scored 45 points in the second half to escape with the win. The Retrievers shot 50% from the field, 42% on three pointers, and 81% on free throws in the game. DJ Armstrong Jr led UMBC with 17 points and three rebounds, while Jah’Likai King added 15 points and three rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, UMBC defeated Maine by a score of 69-62 and Coppin State by a score of 93-59. The Retrievers have scored 74.7 points per game with 35.5 rebounds and 13.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.2 points against per game this season. Jah’Likai King is averaging 14.9 points and 4.4 rebounds per game, while DJ Armstrong Jr is averaging 13.0 points and 2.5 assists per game for the Retrievers. UMBC is shooting 46.9% from the field, 69.8% on free throws, and 35.9% on three pointers this season. 

Bryant Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bryant Bulldogs are 5-12 (1-2) this year after they lost to Albany by a score of 71-46 in their last game. Bryant trailed 41-34 at halftime and they scored just 12 points in the second half in the lopsided loss. The Bulldogs shot 27% from the field, 20% on three pointers, and 63% on free throws in the game. Timofei Rudovskii led Bryant with 20 points and five rebounds, while Aaron Davis III added nine points and two rebounds in the loss. 

Prior to that game, Bryant lost to UMass-Lowell by a score of 77-63, but did defeat Maine by a score of 56-51 before that. The Bulldogs have scored 62.9 points per game with 34.3 rebounds and 12.7 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.1 points against per game this season. Timofei Rudovskii is averaging 12.1 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while Quincy Allen is averaging 9.9 points and 4.6 rebounds per game for the Bulldogs. Bryant is shooting 39.3% from the field, 71.5% on free throws, and 28.9% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Bryant Bulldogs will win

• UMBC has lost 15 of its last 16 road games following a home win.
• Bryant has won each of its last five games against UMBC.
• Bryant has won the first half in six of its last seven home games against Conference opponents.

Why the UMBC Retrievers will win

• Bryant has lost each of its last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• UMBC has won each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Bryant’s last 12 home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138+ points.
• Each of UMBC’s last 10 road games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 139+ points.

UMBC vs Bryant Prediction 

UMBC comes into this matchup looking to extend their three game winning streak and they are undefeated to start conference play. The Retrievers are shooting 47% from the field and they have allowed 62 points or fewer in three of their last five. Bryant has lost two games in a row and they have scored 46, 63, 56, and 47 points in four of their last five. The Bulldogs are shooting 39% from the field and I just can’t trust them to score enough points, even at home. Take UMBC to cover on the road.

David Racey's Pick: UMBC -2.5