Albany Great Danes vs Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Massachusetts-Lowell vs Albany NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Albany.

Massachusetts-Lowell vs Albany Prediction

The River Hawks and Great Danes are set to face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Great Danes will host the game at Broadview Center in Albany, NY. Massachusetts-Lowell is favored by -3.5 in this America East conference contest against Albany. The game's over/under currently sits at 160.5 points.

Massachusetts-Lowell vs. Albany Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks at Albany Great Danes
  • Where: Albany at Broadview Center
  • Date: Saturday, January 4th
  • Betting Odds MASLOW -3.5, MASLOW -169 | ALBNY +137 O/U 160.5

River Hawks Preview: Can the River Hawks Grab a Win on the Road?

Massachusetts-Lowell improved to 8-4 on the season with an 83-71 home win over Boston on Saturday. The River Hawks, who were -8 favorites, not only won but also covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 154, surpassing the over/under line of 144.5.

After a 27-27 tie at halftime, Massachusetts-Lowell exploded for 56 points in the 2nd half while holding Boston to 44 points, sealing the win.

River Hawks Offense Breakdown

Massachusetts-Lowell put up 83 points in their last game, shooting 58.6% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 67.2%. They hit 64.9% of their two-point attempts and 47.6% from beyond the arc, going 10-for-21 from three-point range.

Martin Somerville led the way with 22 points, hitting 6-of-9 from deep, while Max Brooks added 20 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 71.4% overall. The River Hawks dished out 24 assists as a team, with Brooks contributing 6 assists.

River Hawks Team Defense

Massachusetts-Lowell struggled defensively, giving up 71 points on 58% shooting. Their opponent was particularly effective inside, hitting 64% of their two-point attempts.

From beyond the arc, Massachusetts-Lowell allowed 10 threes on 21 attempts, a 47% clip. They also sent their opponent to the line 6 times, where they made 5 free throws.

Great Danes Preview: Do the Great Danes Have What it Takes to Win as Home Underdogs?

Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games

Albany improved to 6-7 on the season with a 77-70 win over Stony Brook on Sunday, December 29th. Playing at home, the Great Danes were -8.5 favorites but didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points (147) fell just short of the O/U line of 149.5.

Albany led 36-31 at halftime and scored 41 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 39 points to Stony Brook after the break.

Great Danes Offense Breakdown

Albany's offense put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 52.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.8%. They were dominant inside, hitting 77.8% of their two-point attempts, while struggling from beyond the arc, connecting on just 25% of their threes (6/24). At the free-throw line, they were efficient, making 85% of their attempts (17/20).

Ben Wight led the way with 19 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 61.5% from the field. Justin Neely added 16 points on 71.4% shooting, along with 9 rebounds and 3 assists. Amar'e Marshall contributed 15 points, hitting 3 of 6 from deep, while Joe Octave and Jared Frey each chipped in 13 points, with Frey knocking down 3 of 4 from three-point range.

Great Danes Team Defense

Despite Albany's defensive efforts, they allowed 70 points in this one. The Great Danes gave up a 52% shooting performance, with the opposition hitting 27 of their 51 shots.

Albany struggled to contain two-point shots, as their opponents connected on 21 of 27 attempts, a 77% clip. From beyond the arc, the other team went 6/24, shooting 25%. Albany also sent their opponents to the line 20 times, where they made 17 free throws, an 85% rate.

River Hawks vs Great Danes Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • In their last three road games, Massachusetts-Lowell has averaged 84 points per game while allowing 81. The team's record in this stretch was 1-2 while going 2-1.
  • Across the Great Danes last five home games, the team averaged 76 points per game while allowing 87. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 2-3, while going 1-4 straight-up.
  • As the betting underdog, the Great Danes have an ATS mark of just 5-5 in their last ten games. Albany posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
  • In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the River Hawks have a straight up record of 9-1 and an ATS mark of 2-7-1.

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