Binghamton Bearcats vs Maine Black Bears Matchup

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

Binghamton vs Maine Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bearcats versus the Black Bears? Tip off is at at 6:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Memorial Gymnasium (ME) in Orono, ME. The over/under for this game is set at 133.5 points, and Maine is favored by -6.5 vs. Binghamton in a America East conference matchup.

Binghamton vs. Maine Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Binghamton Bearcats at Maine Black Bears
Where: Orono at Memorial Gymnasium (ME)
Date: Thursday, January 9th
Betting Odds MAINE -6.5, BING +240 | MAINE -307 O/U 133.5

Bearcats Preview: Does Binghamton Have A Chance at Memorial Gymnasium (ME)?

Binghamton improved to 6-7 on the season with an 87-82 win over UMBC on Saturday. The Bearcats were +3 point underdogs but managed to cover the spread with the victory.

Leading 44-43 at halftime, Binghamton scored 43 points in the 2nd half while holding UMBC to 39. The game’s total points reached 169, exceeding the over/under line of 148.5.

Bearcats Offense Breakdown

Binghamton's offense was firing on all cylinders, putting up 87 points with a 55.2% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 60.3%, thanks in part to 60.5% shooting on two-pointers and 40% from beyond the arc.

Chris Walker was a standout, hitting 4 of 7 threes and finishing with 21 points. Bryce Johnson led the way with 23 points, while Gavin Walsh contributed 18 points and an impressive 17 rebounds.

Bearcats Team Defense

Despite Binghamton's defensive efforts, they allowed 82 points on 55% shooting from the field. The Bearcats struggled to contain their opponent inside, giving up 60% shooting on two-point attempts (26/43).

From beyond the arc, Binghamton's defense allowed 6 threes on 15 attempts, a 40% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 17 of those attempts (81%).

Black Bears Preview: Can Maine Live Up to the Hype at Home?

Maine Black Bears Recent Game

Maine dropped to 6-8 on the season after an 81-55 road loss to Bryant on Saturday. The Black Bears entered the game as +3 underdogs but failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 38-25 at halftime, Maine allowed 43 points in the 2nd half while scoring 30. The total points for the game were 136, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.

Black Bears Offense Breakdown

Maine's offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points on 34% shooting from the field. They connected on only 29.4% of their three-point attempts, hitting 5 of 17 from deep, and their effective field goal percentage was 37.7%.

The Black Bears managed just 8 assists and 6 offensive rebounds, though AJ Lopez stood out with 24 points, hitting 4 of 6 threes. Earl Timberlake added 18 points and 13 rebounds, also shooting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc.

Black Bears Team Defense

Maine's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 81 points on 50% shooting from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, Maine's opponents hit 10 threes on 26 tries, shooting 38%. They also sent the other team to the line 14 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 64%. Maine gave up 15 offensive rebounds.

Bearcats vs Black Bears Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last ten road contests, the Bearcats offense has averaged 66 points per game while allowing an average of 76. Binghamton posted an overall record of 4-6 while going 5-5 ATS.
Through their last ten home games, Maine has an ATS record of just 4-6. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 66 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Bearcats have an ATS mark of just 6-4 in their last ten games. Binghamton posted a straight up mark of 4-6 in these matchups.
Going back to their previous five games as the favorite, Maine has an ATS mark of 1-4 while going 2-3 straight up.