New Hampshire (4-19) vs UMBC (11-12)
February 6, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: New Hampshire +7 — Over/Under: 152
The UMBC Retrievers and New Hampshire Wildcats meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Lundholm Gymnasium. Here’s a UMBC vs New Hampshire Prediction. This article will include a UMBC vs New Hampshire Pick.
UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview
The UMBC Retrievers lost to Bryant and UMass Lowell, and they play Maine, Binghamton, and Bryant next. The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 81.8 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 77.5 points on 45.1 percent shooting. Bryce Johnson is averaging 17.6 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 15 points and 4.1 rebounds. Josh Odunowo is the third double-digit scorer and Ace Valentine is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 38.8 percent from beyond the arc and 70.1 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.6 rebounds per game.
New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Preview
The New Hampshire Wildcats lost to UMass Lowell and Maine, and they play NJIT, Vermont, and UMass Lowell next. The New Hampshire Wildcats are averaging 65.9 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 77.4 points on 46.4 percent shooting. Sami Pissis is averaging 15.1 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Anthony McComb III is averaging 14.5 points and 3.3 rebounds. Giancarlo Bastianoni is the third double-digit scorer, and Trey Woodyard is dishing 2.8 assists. The New Hampshire Wildcats are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 66.6 percent from the free throw line. The New Hampshire Wildcats are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.1 rebounds per game.
Why the New Hampshire Wildcats will win
- UMBC has lost each of its last three night games at Lundholm Gymnasium against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- The home team has won three of New Hampshire’s last four games.
- The home team has won the first half in three of New Hampshire’s last four games.
Why the UMBC Retrievers will win
- The road team has won eight of UMBC’s last nine games.
- New Hampshire has lost 13 of its last 15 games.
- The road team has won the first half in each of UMBC’s last three games.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of UMBC’s last nine games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Lundholm Gymnasium have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
- Eight of New Hampshire’s last nine home games against UMBC have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- New Hampshire ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.95).
- UMBC ranks 24th among Division 1 teams for field goals made per game this season (29.5).
- UMBC ranks 29th among Division 1 teams for points per game this season (81.7).
UMBC vs New Hampshire Injury Report
Neither UMBC nor New Hampshire have a player listed on its injury report.
UMBC vs New Hampshire Prediction
New Hampshire is in no position to be supported in the betting market given its current form. New Hampshire has just four wins on the season, has won just two of its last 10 games, and is 6-15 ATS overall. New Hampshire has had serious issues stepping up in competition. With that said, we’re not going to act like UMBC is lighting the world on fire. UMBC has lost five of its last eight games and has been getting rocked defensively. New Hampshire also beat UMBC on the road last month despite being a 13-point underdog. The underdog is 3-1 SU and ATS in the last four games between New Hampshire and UMBC. Give me New Hampshire and the points, but I’ll pinch my nose while doing it.