UMBC vs Army Prediction 12/12/25 College Basketball Picks Today

In this article we will formulate a UMBC vs Army prediction for this College Basketball game on Friday, December 12th at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Maryland. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview

The UMBC Retrievers are 6-4 this season after they lost to Buffalo by a score of 83-79 in their last game. UMBC led 43-39 at halftime, but they were outscored 44-36 in the second half for the close loss. The Retrievers shot 53% from the field, 35% on three pointers, and 100% on free throws in the game. Caden Diggs led UMBC with 19 points and two rebounds, while Jah’Likai King added 19 points and three assists in the loss. 

Prior to that game, UMBC defeated Bucknell by a score of 73-66, but lost to Georgetown by a score of 90-81 before that. The Retrievers have scored 75.5 points per game with 35.9 rebounds and 14.1 assists per game, while they have allowed 71.6 points against per game this season. Jah’Likai King is averaging 14.8 points and 4.7 rebounds per game, while DJ Armstrong Jr is averaging 11.5 points and 2.9 assists per game for the Retrievers. UMBC is shooting 47.4% from the field, 72.7% on free throws, and 35.1% on three pointers this season. 

Army Black Knights Betting Preview

The Army Black Knights are 4-7 this year after they defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 111-53 in their last game. Army led 46-27 at halftime and added 65 points in the second half in the win. The Black Knights shot 53% from the field, 48% on three pointers, and 78% on free throws in the game. Kevin McCarthy led Army with 18 points and four assists, while Ryan Curry added 12 points and eight assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Army lost to George Washington by a score of 84-70, but did beat Manhattan by a score of 81-78 before that. Army has scored 73.5 points per game with 37.2 rebounds and 15.2 assists per game, while they have allowed 77.7 points against per game this season. Ryan Curry is averaging 13.3 points and 4.6 rebounds per game, while Jacen Holloway is averaging 10.4 points and 4.1 rebounds per game for the Black Knights. Army is shooting 41.2% from the field, 73.2% on free throws, and 32.3% on three pointers this year. 

Why the UMBC Retrievers will win

• Army has lost seven of its last eight road night games against non-Conference opponents.
• UMBC has won eight of its last 10 games against the Patriot League.
• The home team has won the first half in each of UMBC’s last six games.

Why the Army Black Knights will win

• UMBC has lost eight of its last nine home games following a home loss.
• Army has won three of its last four games.
• UMBC has lost the first half in five of its last six night games against non-Conference opponents.

UMBC vs Army Prediction 

UMBC comes into this matchup after losing two of their last three games, but they are 4-1 at home and played decently well against Buffalo last time out. The Retrievers are shooting 47% from the field this year, but have allowed 83 and 90 in their last two losses. Army has won three of their last four, but they have allowed at least 78 points in three of their last four D1 games. The Black Knights are shooting 41% from the field and I just don’t trust their defense at all. Take UMBC to cover at home.