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USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UMBC vs. Albany (NY) men's basketball tickets still available for Thursday, February 27
The Albany (NY) Great Danes (14-14, 6-7 America East) meet a fellow America East team, the UMBC Retrievers (13-16, 5-9 America East), on Thursday, February 27, 2025 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. The game will tip off at 6:00 PM ET and you can watch via ESPN+. Buy tickets for UMBC vs. Albany (NY) Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub UMBC vs. Albany (NY) game information Date: Thursday, February 27, 2025 Thursday, February 27, 2025 Time: 6:00 PM ET 6:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Venue: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! UMBC leaders So far this season, Bryce Johnson puts up 17.2 points, 4.2 rebounds and 2.7 assists per contest. At the other end, he averages 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocked shots. Offensively, Marcus Banks averages 16.0 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.0 assists per game, shooting 43.7% from the floor and 40.8% from downtown with 3.2 made 3-pointers per game. Josh Odunowo has put up 11.2 points per contest. On a per-game basis, Marlon Short posts 7.9 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.9 assists, shooting 52.0% from the floor. Anthony Valentine is averaging 7.8 points per contest this season. Albany (NY) leaders On the hardwood, Justin Neely is posting 11.7 points and seven rebounds per game. DeMarr Langford Jr. is putting up 10.6 points and 1.6 steals per game. Byron Joshua averages 13.9 points, 3.5 rebounds and 2.9 assists per contest, shooting 40.1% from the floor and 29.9% from beyond the arc with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest this season. From an offensive standpoint, Amar'e Marshall posts 13.5 points, 2.8 rebounds and 2.4 assists per contest, shooting 39.9% from the floor and 33.0% from downtown with 1.4 made 3-pointers per contest. So far this season, Kacper Klaczek is averaging 8.4 points, 1.5 assists and 5.0 rebounds per contest. UMBC vs. Albany (NY) stats breakdown The Retrievers shoot 49.0% from the field, only 0.6% higher than the Great Danes allow defensively. In games when UMBC shoots higher than 48.4% from the field, it is 10-6 against the spread and 11-6 overall. The Great Danes make 44.1% of their shots from the field, 2.2% lower than the Retrievers' defensive field-goal percentage. This season Albany (NY) is 6-2 against the spread and 7-2 overall when shooting over 46.3% from the field. The Retrievers average 30.4 rebounds, 0.1 more than the Great Danes' average. The Retrievers are the 278th-ranked rebounding team in the country, and the Great Danes are 286th. The Retrievers post 6.9 more points than the Great Danes give up (73.9). The Great Danes' 74.3 points per game are only 4.3 fewer than the Retrievers concede. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.


USA Today
21-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
NJIT at UMBC odds, tips and betting trends
The NJIT Highlanders (5-22, 2-10 America East) hope to end a 10-game road losing streak when they visit the UMBC Retrievers (12-16, 4-9 America East) on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at 12:00 PM ET. Below, we investigate the UMBC vs. NJIT odds and lines for this contest. The matchup between the Retrievers and the Highlanders currently does not have a line set. UMBC is 12-14-0 against the spread this season compared to NJIT's 13-13-0 ATS record. The Retrievers have an 18-7-1 record hitting the over, while games involving the Highlanders have a record of 16-10-0 when it comes to hitting the over. In the last 10 games, UMBC has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 3-7 overall. NJIT has gone 5-5 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches. Here is what you need to get ready for Saturday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll UMBC vs. NJIT prediction UMBC 78, NJIT 69 Against the spread UMBC has compiled a 12-14-0 ATS record so far this year. NJIT has covered 13 times in 26 chances against the spread this season. The 80.3 points per game the Retrievers record are 8.3 more points than the Highlanders allow (72.0). UMBC is 12-6 against the spread and 12-8 overall when scoring more than 72.0 points. When NJIT gives up fewer than 80.3 points, it is 12-6 against the spread and 5-14 overall. The Highlanders' 64.3 points per game are 13.9 fewer points than the 78.2 the Retrievers allow. UMBC's record is 3-0 against the spread and 4-0 overall when it allows fewer than 64.3 points. Players to watch UMBC Bryce Johnson paces his squad in points per contest (16.8), and also averages 4.1 rebounds and 2.6 assists. At the other end, he delivers 1.0 steal and 0.6 blocked shots. Marcus Banks is putting up 15.3 points, 2.0 assists and 4.0 rebounds per contest. Josh Odunowo puts up a team-leading 5.0 rebounds per contest. He is also posting 11.2 points and 2.1 assists, shooting 57.1% from the floor. NJIT


USA Today
17-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UMBC vs. NJIT men's basketball tickets still available for Saturday, February 22
Saturday's America East schedule includes the UMBC Retrievers (12-15, 4-8 America East) facing the NJIT Highlanders (5-22, 2-10 America East) at 12:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Buy tickets for UMBC vs. NJIT Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub UMBC vs. NJIT game information Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025 Saturday, February 22, 2025 Time: 12:00 PM ET 12:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Venue: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! UMBC leaders So far this season, Bryce Johnson is putting up 16.7 points per contest. Offensively, Marcus Banks puts up 15.6 points, 4.0 rebounds and 2.1 assists per contest. At the other end, he posts 1.3 steals and 0.2 blocked shots. Josh Odunowo is putting up 11.1 points, 2.1 assists and 5.1 rebounds per contest. On a per-game basis, Anthony Valentine is putting up 8.2 points and 3.2 assists. Marlon Short puts up 7.4 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 52.3% from the floor. NJIT leaders On the hardwood, Tim Moore Jr. is averaging 13.2 points, 0.2 assists and 7.0 rebounds per contest. Tariq Francis is collecting 18.4 points and 3.6 assists per game. Sebastian Robinson puts up 12.5 points, 3.4 rebounds and 3.6 assists per contest, shooting 35.4% from the floor this season. From an offensive standpoint, Ari Fulton averages 6.0 points, 5.2 rebounds and 0.9 assists per contest, shooting 40.2% from the field. So far this season, Jordan Rogers is averaging four points per contest. UMBC vs. NJIT stats breakdown This season the Retrievers are shooting 49.0% from the field, 5.5% higher than the Highlanders concede. UMBC is 11-6 against the spread and 12-7 straight up when shooting higher than 43.5% from the field. The Highlanders' 39.5% shooting percentage is 6.0% lower than the Retrievers have given up. This year NJIT is 2-2 against the spread and 3-2 overall when shooting over 45.5% from the field. The Retrievers and Highlanders rebound at about the same rate, with the Retrievers averaging 1.8 fewer rebounds per game. The Retrievers are the 270th-ranked rebounding team in the nation, and the Highlanders are 162nd. The Retrievers score 8.3 more points than the Highlanders allow (72.0). The Highlanders put up 13.1 fewer points per game (64.3) than the Retrievers allow (77.4). Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.


USA Today
29-01-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
UMBC vs. UMass-Lowell men's basketball tickets still available for Saturday, February 1
Saturday's America East slate includes the UMBC Retrievers (11-10, 3-3 America East) playing the UMass-Lowell River Hawks (14-7, 3-3 America East) at 1:00 PM ET on ESPN+. Buy tickets for UMBC vs. UMass-Lowell Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub UMBC vs. UMass-Lowell game information Date: Saturday, February 1, 2025 Saturday, February 1, 2025 Time: 1:00 PM ET 1:00 PM ET How to watch on TV: ESPN+ ESPN+ Location: Baltimore, Maryland Baltimore, Maryland Venue: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena Tickets: Buy tickets here Watch college basketball on ESPN+! UMBC leaders So far this season, Bryce Johnson is putting up 18 points per contest. Offensively, Marcus Banks is putting up 14.4 points, 2.1 assists and 4.3 rebounds per game. Josh Odunowo puts up 11.3 points, 5.4 rebounds and 1.9 assists per game, shooting 55.6% from the field. On a per-game basis, Anthony Valentine is averaging 8.8 points, 3.4 assists and 2.6 rebounds. Marlon Short averages 6.0 points, 3.2 rebounds and 1.7 assists per game. On defense, he puts up 1.0 steal and 0.2 blocked shots. UMass-Lowell leaders On the hardwood, Max Brooks is putting up 15.4 points, 1.5 assists and 8.2 rebounds per contest. Quinton Mincey is racking up 15.0 points, 2.9 assists and 5.7 rebounds per contest. Martin Somerville is posting 13.7 points, 2.9 assists and 2.4 rebounds per contest this season. From an offensive standpoint, Cam Morris III is averaging 9.5 points per contest. So far this season, Yuri Covington is posting 11 points per game. UMBC vs. UMass-Lowell stats breakdown The Retrievers are making 48.9% of their shots from the field, 6.6% higher than the River Hawks allow to opponents (42.3%). In games when UMBC shoots better than 42.3% from the field, it is 10-3 against the spread and 11-4 overall. The River Hawks' 49.6% shooting percentage from the field is only 5.0% higher than the Retrievers have given up. UMass-Lowell is 7-3 against the spread and 10-2 overall when shooting higher than 44.6% from the field. The Retrievers and River Hawks rebound at around the same rate, with the Retrievers averaging 1.8 fewer rebounds per game. The River Hawks are 112th in rebounding in the nation, and the Retrievers are 216th. The 82.2 points the Retrievers average are 8.6 more than the River Hawks give up. The River Hawks' 82.2 points per game are 5.7 more than the Retrievers allow. Shop college basketball tickets at SeatGeek Shop college basketball tickets at StubHub We occasionally recommend interesting products and services. If you make a purchase by clicking one of the links, we may earn an affiliate fee. FTW operates independently, though, and this doesn't influence our coverage.