Bryant Bulldogs vs Maine Black Bears Matchup

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

Maine vs Bryant Prediction

Betting on today's Black Bears and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, RI, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. This America East conference matchup has an over/under of 150.5 points, and Bryant is favored to win by -3.5 at home vs. Maine.

Maine vs. Bryant Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Maine Black Bears at Bryant Bulldogs
Where: Smithfield at Chace Athletic Center
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds BRYANT -3.5, MAINE +136 | BRYANT -162 O/U 150.5

Black Bears Preview: Is A Road Victory Likely for Underdog Maine?

Maine Black Bears Recent Game

The Black Bears fell to 6-7 on the season after a 59-56 home loss to the Terriers on Sunday. Maine, who entered the game as -4.5 point favorites, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 115 fell short of the 131.5 O/U line.

Maine led 27-19 at halftime but allowed 40 points in the 2nd half while scoring 29. The Black Bears will need to tighten up defensively to bounce back from this loss.

Black Bears Offense Breakdown

Maine struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.5% from the field and 31.2% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.7%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds.

Kellen Tynes led the way with 17 points, while Michael McNair added 16, hitting 3 of 6 from deep. Christopher Mantis also connected on 4 threes, shooting 57.1% from beyond the arc.

Black Bears Team Defense

Defensively, Maine held their opponent to just 59 points, with a field goal percentage of 37% (18/48). They limited two-point shooting to 13/32 (40%) and three-point shooting to 5/16 (31%).

The Black Bears sent their opponent to the line 22 times, where they made 15 free throws (68%). Maine also gave up 5 offensive rebounds.

Bulldogs Preview: Can Bryant Grab a Win at Home?

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game

The Bulldogs dropped to 4-9 this season after a 112-66 loss to Grand Canyon on Monday. Bryant, who entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 178, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 158.5.

Bryant trailed 61-23 at halftime but managed to score 43 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 51 points after the break, leading to the lopsided final score.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

The Bulldogs struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 34.3% from the field and 14.3% from beyond the arc, hitting only 4 of 28 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 37.3%, and they connected on 59.3% of their free throws, making 16 of 27.

Makaih Williams led the way with 31 points, shooting 56.2% overall and 50% from three-point range. Earl Timberlake added 16 points, shooting 55.6%, while Barry Evans contributed 14 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting just 28.6% from the field.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Bryant's defensive efforts, they gave up 112 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 41% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 34 made field goals on 83 attempts.

Bryant sent their opponents to the free-throw line 44 times, where they converted 35 free throws, shooting 79%. The Bulldogs also gave up 22 offensive rebounds.

Black Bears vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last five road games, Maine has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 2-3 while averaging 70 points per game.
When looking at their past ten home matchups, Bryant has an ATS record of 2-7-1 while averaging 74 per game. The team went 3-7 overall in these games.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Black Bears have a straight up record of 2-3 and an ATS mark of 4-1.
Going back to their last ten games as the favorite, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 6-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 4-6.