Brown Bears vs Maine Black Bears Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Maine vs Brown NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Providence.

Maine vs Brown Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Black Bears and Bears. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Bears at Pizzitola Sports Center in Providence, RI. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Brown being favored by -4 over Maine.

Maine vs. Brown Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Maine Black Bears at Brown Bears
Where: Providence at Pizzitola Sports Center
Date: Sunday, November 10th
Betting Odds BROWN -4, MAINE +147 | BROWN -181 O/U 140.5

Black Bears Preview: Is a Road Win Possible for the Black Bears?

Maine Black Bears Recent Game/Games

Maine faced a tough challenge on Monday, November 4th, as they went on the road to take on Duke. The Black Bears, who were +32.5 point underdogs, lost 96-62 and failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 44-33 at halftime, Maine's defense struggled in the 2nd half, allowing 52 points while scoring just 29. The total points for the game ended at 158, going over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.

Black Bears Offense Breakdown

Maine's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range, connecting on only 3 of 14 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.6%, and they managed just 4 assists as a team.

Kon Knueppel led the way with 22 points, hitting 3 threes, while Cooper Flagg added 18 points and 7 rebounds, despite missing all 4 of his three-point attempts. The Black Bears did excel at the free-throw line, hitting 17 of 18 for a 94.4% mark.

Black Bears Team Defense

Maine's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 96 points on 55% shooting from the field. They allowed their opponent to connect on 70% of their two-point attempts, going 24/34.

From beyond the arc, Maine's opponent shot 37%, hitting 11 of 29 threes. They also sent them to the free-throw line 20 times, where they made 15 free throws, shooting 75%. Maine gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Bears Preview: Does Brown Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?

Brown Bears Recent Game/Games

Brown dropped a 72-71 decision to Siena on Monday, November 4th, in what was expected to be a winnable game for the Bears. They entered as -2.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.

Brown led 34-32 at halftime but couldn’t hold on, as both teams scored 32 points in the 2nd half. The game’s total points of 143 went over the pre-game line of 140.

Bears Offense Breakdown

Brown's offense put up 71 points in their last game, shooting 43.8% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, and they hit 21 of 42 two-point attempts, while connecting on 7 of 22 threes.

The Bears grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists. Justice Shoats led the way with 23 points, going 9 for 18 from the field. Major Freeman and Kino Lilly Jr. each added 18 points, with Lilly hitting 4 of 9 from deep.

Bears Team Defense

Brown's defense held their opponent to 72 points on 36% shooting from the field, including 41% on two-point attempts (19/46). The Bears also limited their opponent's three-point shooting, allowing just 5 made threes on 20 attempts (25%).

From the free-throw line, Brown's opponent shot 67%, converting 19 of 28 attempts. The Bears gave up 20 offensive rebounds in the game.

Black Bears vs Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Across the Black Bears last ten road games, the team averaged 65 points per game while allowing 73. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 6-4, while going 2-8 straight-up.
Across their last five home contests, Brown has been good against the spread posting a mark of 4-1. Their overall mark in these games was 3-2, while averaging 76 points per game.
Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Black Bears have a straight up record of 1-2. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bears have a strong straight up record of 3-2. In addition, their ATS record was 3-2 in these scenarios.