Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Albany vs Boston NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Boston.
Albany vs Boston Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Great Danes versus the Terriers? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Case Gym in Boston, MA. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Boston being favored by -1.5 over Albany.
Albany vs. Boston Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Albany Great Danes at Boston Terriers
- Where: Boston at Case Gym
- Date: Saturday, December 7th
- Betting Odds BOSTU -1.5, ALBNY +100 | BOSTU -121 O/U 140.5
Great Danes Preview: Will Albany Come Through as Road Underdogs?
Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games
Albany improved to 4-3 on the season with an 88-73 win over Columbia on Wednesday. The Great Danes not only picked up the win at home but also covered the spread as +5 point underdogs.
Albany jumped out to a 55-38 lead in the first half, but the game tightened up in the second half, with Columbia outscoring them 35-33. The total points for the game hit 161, going over the 156-point line.
Great Danes Offense Breakdown
Albany's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 88 points with a field goal percentage of 47.8%. They were especially effective from beyond the arc, hitting 15 of 33 threes for a 45.5% rate, contributing to an effective field goal percentage of 59.7%.
Justin Neely led the way with 18 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 66.7% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Blair Thompson also went 2-for-2 from deep, finishing with 14 points on 5-of-6 shooting overall. Byron Joshua dished out 7 assists to go along with his 12 points.
Great Danes Team Defense
Albany's defense gave up 73 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. The Great Danes allowed 32 made field goals on 67 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Albany's opponents hit 15 of 33 three-pointers, shooting 45%. Albany also sent them to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, good for 75%.
Terriers Preview: Does Boston Stand a Chance at Home?
Boston Terriers Recent Game/Games
The Terriers fell to 3-5 on the season after a 73-65 home loss to Sacred Heart on Sunday, December 1st. Boston entered the game as -5.5 favorites but couldn’t cover the spread.
Boston trailed 30-28 at halftime and allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 37. The game’s total points of 138 narrowly missed the O/U line of 139.
Terriers Offense Breakdown
Boston's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.1% from the field and 31% from three-point range, finishing with 65 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.1%, but they excelled at the free-throw line, hitting 16 of 17 attempts for a 94.1% rate.
Kyrone Alexander led the way with 22 points and 4 assists, shooting 63.6% overall. Amiri Stewart added 20 points, and Michael McNair contributed 18 points, hitting 4 threes at a 50% clip.
Terriers Team Defense
Boston's defense held their opponent to 73 points on 35% shooting from the field. They limited two-point shots, with the other team making just 11 of 28 attempts (39%).
From beyond the arc, Boston allowed 9 threes on 29 attempts (31%). They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they hit 16 free throws (94%). Boston gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Great Danes vs Terriers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Through their last ten road games, Albany has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 1-9 while averaging 72 points per game.
- Through their last ten home games, Boston has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 62 points per game.
- The last ten games that Albany was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 6-4 while going 3-7 straight up.
- The last five games that Boston was favored, they have an ATS mark of 2-3 while going 2-3 straight up.
Albany vs Boston Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Albany +1.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.