Binghamton Bearcats vs UMBC Retrievers Matchup

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

UMBC vs Binghamton Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Retrievers versus the Bearcats? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY. UMBC is favored by -1.5 in this America East conference matchup the against Binghamton. The over/under for the game is set at 148.5 points.

UMBC vs. Binghamton Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: UMBC Retrievers at Binghamton Bearcats
Where: Binghamton at Events Center (Binghamton)
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds UMBC -1.5, UMBC -130 | BING +110 O/U 148.5

Retrievers Preview: Can UMBC Pull Off a Road Win?

UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games

UMBC improved to 6-7 on the season with a 96-93 road win over American on Sunday. The Retrievers were +5.5 point underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the win.

UMBC led 41-40 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 189 went over the pre-game O/U line of 148.5.

Retrievers Offense Breakdown

UMBC's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a 52.8% field goal percentage. Their effective field goal percentage was 58.3%, thanks in part to their 59.6% shooting from two-point range. They hit 35% of their threes, going 7-for-20 from beyond the arc.

Matt Rogers led the way with 33 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and hitting 2-of-3 from three-point range. Marcus Banks Jr. added 28 points, connecting on 6-of-13 threes, while Ace Valentine dished out 9 assists to go along with his 17 points.

Retrievers Team Defense

UMBC's defense struggled in their last outing, giving up 93 points on 48% shooting. The Retrievers allowed 37 field goals on 77 attempts.

Inside the arc, UMBC's opponents shot 56% with 26 made two-pointers. From three-point range, they hit 11 of 31 attempts, good for 35%.

Bearcats Preview: Will Binghamton Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

Binghamton fell to 5-7 on the season after a 69-51 road loss to Marist on Sunday. The Bearcats entered the game as +6.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 131.5 O/U line.

Binghamton led 27-23 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 24 points while allowing 46 to Marist.

Bearcats Offense Breakdown

Binghamton's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 30.5% from the field and 25% from beyond the arc, finishing with 51 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.9%, and they hit only 47.6% of their free throws, going 10-for-21 from the line.

Elijah Lewis was a standout, scoring 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including 3-for-3 from three-point range, and adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Josh Pascarelli contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from deep.

Bearcats Team Defense

Even with Binghamton giving up 69 points, their defense struggled to contain the opposition, allowing them to shoot 50% from the field. The Bearcats couldn't stop them inside, as they hit 52% of their two-point attempts, going 21/40.

From beyond the arc, Binghamton's defense allowed 7 threes on 16 attempts, with the opposition shooting 43% from deep. They also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws.

Retrievers vs Bearcats Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last ten games away from home, the Retrievers have a straight up record of 4-6 while going 7-3 vs. the spread. The team averaged 76 points per game in this stretch.
Across their last three home contests, Binghamton has been good against the spread posting a mark of 2-1. Their overall mark in these games was 2-1, while averaging 67 points per game.
In their last ten games as the betting underdog, the Bearcats have a straight up record of 3-7 and an ATS mark of 5-5.
Through their last five games as the favorite, the Retrievers have an ATS record of 3-2 and a straight up mark of 3-2.