UMBC Retrievers (7-18) vs. Binghamton Bearcats (11-12)
February 15, 2024 6:07 pm EDT
The Line: Binghamton Bearcats -4.5; Over/Under: -
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The UMBC Retrievers need a win after losing 5 of their last 6 games. The Binghamton Bearcats look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a UMBC Retrievers vs Binghamton Bearcats prediction.
UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview
The UMBC Retrievers are coming off losses to UMass Lowell and Vermont. The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 78.7 points on 46.6 percent shooting and allowing 83 points on 45.9 percent shooting. Dion Brown is averaging 18.9 points and 7.1 rebounds, while Marcus Banks Jr. is averaging 13.5 points and 3.6 rebounds. Khydarius Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Bryce Johnson is grabbing 2.8 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 36.6 percent from beyond the arc and 68.2 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.1 rebounds per game.
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Binghamton Bearcats Betting Preview
The Binghamton Bearcats recently beat Albany and lost to Bryant. The Binghamton Bearcats are averaging 71.9 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 41.8 percent shooting. Tymu Chenery is averaging 14.8 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Armon Harried is averaging 10.3 points and 5.9 rebounds. Nehemiah Benson is the third double-digit scorer and Symir Torrence is dishing 7.3 assists. The Binghamton Bearcats are shooting 29 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The Binghamton Bearcats are allowing 32.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36 rebounds per game.
UMBC Retrievers vs Binghamton Bearcats prediction
The UMBC Retrievers don’t play a lick of defense, and it’s hurt them the most on the road, where they’re 2-10 SU on the season. The Binghamton Bearcats are at their best at home, where 8 of their 11 wins this season have come. The Binghamton Bearcats have covered each of their last 6 games. These are two teams heading in different directions. Early, weird start times also usually favor the home team. We’re not being asked to lay anything crazy. Give me the Binghamton Bearcats and the reasonable number.
