Howard Bison vs UMBC Retrievers Matchup

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

Howard vs UMBC Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Retrievers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Retrievers at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! In this non-conference matchup, Howard is favored by -3.5 against UMBC. The over/under for the game is 152.5 points.

Howard vs. UMBC Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Howard Bison at UMBC Retrievers
  • Where: Baltimore at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
  • Date: Monday, November 25th
  • Betting Odds HOWRD -3.5, HOWRD -152 | UMBC +125 O/U 152.5

Bison Preview: Will the Bison Come Through as Road Favorites?

Howard Bison Recent Game/Games

Howard dropped a 69-62 decision to Boston on Sunday, November 24th, in a game where they were -4 favorites. The Bison not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 26-21 at halftime, Howard scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points (131) fell short of the O/U line of 135.

Bison Offense Breakdown

Howard's offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 16 threes for a 12.5% shooting percentage. Overall, they shot 45.5% from the field, with a 47.3% effective field goal percentage. Inside the arc, they were much more efficient, connecting on 59% of their two-point attempts (23/39).

At the free-throw line, the Bison were nearly perfect, making 10 of 11 attempts for a 90.9% shooting percentage. They finished with 7 assists and 8 offensive rebounds. Azmar Abdullah led the team with 21 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 77.8% from the field and hitting 5 of 7 threes. Marcus Dockery added 17 points, while Blake Harper contributed 14 points, 7 rebounds, and 3 assists.

Bison Team Defense

Howard's defense gave up 69 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 45% from the field. The Bison struggled to contain two-point shots, with the other team hitting 59% of their attempts inside the arc.

However, Howard did well defending the three, holding their opponent to just 2 made threes on 16 attempts (12%). The Bison also sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they made 10.

Retrievers Preview: Is an Upset Waiting to Happen at Home?

The Retrievers dropped a 75-71 decision to Boston on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were -2 favorites. The total points for the game hit 146, just over the O/U line of 144.5.

UMBC trailed 44-34 at halftime but tightened up defensively in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 37-31. Despite the improved effort after the break, they couldn’t complete the comeback or cover the spread.

Retrievers Offense Breakdown

UMBC's offense struggled from the field in their last game, shooting just 38.2% overall and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 43.6%. Despite these shooting woes, they were excellent from the free-throw line, hitting 24 of 26 attempts for a 92.3% success rate.

Josh Odunowo led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, while Bryce Johnson and Miles Brewster each added 18 points. Matai Baptiste contributed 13 points, going 3 for 3 from beyond the arc and 4 for 5 overall, while also grabbing 9 rebounds.

Retrievers Team Defense

UMBC's defense held their opponent to 75 points on 38% shooting from the field, including 43% from two-point range, as they made 16 of 37 attempts.

From beyond the arc, UMBC limited their opponent to 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 26 times, where they hit 24 for 92%. UMBC gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

Bison vs Retrievers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Through their last ten road games, Howard has an ATS record of just 6-4. However, their overall record was 6-4 while averaging 73 points per game.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Retrievers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 8-2 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 81 points per game in these contests.
  • Looking back on the team's last three games as the underdog, the Retrievers have a straight up record of 0-3. Their record vs the spread in these games was 1-2.
  • In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Bison have a straight up record of 3-2, while going 2-3 against the spread.

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