Bryant Bulldogs vs Towson Tigers Matchup

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

Bryant vs Towson Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Tigers. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on Monu, and it's hosted by the Tigers at TU Arena in Towson, MD. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 146.5 points, and Towson is favored by -1.5 against Bryant in a non-conference matchup.

Bryant vs. Towson Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Bryant Bulldogs at Towson Tigers
Where: Towson at TU Arena
Date: Sunday, December 22nd
Betting Odds TOWS -1.5, BRYANT +111 | TOWS -135 O/U 146.5

Bulldogs Preview: Taking a Look at the Bulldogs Chances on the Road

Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Bryant fell to 4-7 on the season after a narrow 86-84 loss to Fordham on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were +1.5 point underdogs, didn’t cover the spread in this one.

Trailing 42-36 at halftime, Bryant put up 48 points in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback, allowing 44 points to Fordham. The total points for the game hit 170, going over the pre-game O/U line of 159.5.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

In their latest game, the Bryant Bulldogs put up 84 points, shooting 44.3% from the field and 33.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 49.2%, and they hit 77.4% of their free throws, going 24-for-31 from the line. The Bulldogs also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists.

Jackie Johnson III led the way with 29 points, hitting 4-of-11 from three-point range. Kvonn Cramer added 23 points, shooting 66.7% overall and making both of his three-point attempts. Earl Timberlake contributed 21 points and 10 rebounds, along with 8 assists, while Japhet Medor and Joshua Rivera each chipped in 17 points.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Despite Bryant's defensive efforts, they gave up 86 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field. The Bulldogs allowed 48% shooting on two-point attempts, as the opposing team connected on 21 of 43 shots.

From beyond the arc, Bryant's defense held their opponents to 33% shooting, with 6 made threes on 18 attempts. However, they sent the other team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they converted 24 for 77%. Bryant also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Tigers Preview: Can the Tigers Grab a Win at Home?

Towson Tigers Recent Game/Games

Towson’s season continues to be a struggle as they fell to 3-8 after a 68-67 loss to Robert Morris on Tuesday. The Tigers were -1.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 135, just over the pre-game O/U line of 131.5.

In the loss, Towson let a 40-24 halftime lead slip away, allowing 44 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 27 themselves. This collapse highlights the Tigers’ ongoing issues this season.

Tigers Offense Breakdown

In their last game, the Towson Tigers put up 67 points, shooting 54.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 60.9%. They connected on 57.1% of their two-point attempts and 45.5% from beyond the arc, hitting 5 of 11 threes. At the free-throw line, they were 12 of 15, good for 80%.

Tyler Tejada led the way with 30 points, going 3 for 3 from deep and shooting 57.1% overall. Amarion Dickerson added 18 points, hitting 62.5% of his shots and 2 of 3 from three-point range. Josh Omojafo contributed 15 points, making his only three-point attempt, while Kam Woods chipped in 12 points and 4 assists, despite missing all 3 of his three-point tries.

Tigers Team Defense

Even with Towson's defensive struggles, they managed to hold their opponent to 68 points. The Tigers allowed 48% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 23 of 47 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Towson's defense gave up 7 threes on 18 attempts, a 38% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 21 times, where they converted 15 free throws at a 71% clip.

Bulldogs vs Tigers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Through their last three road contests, the Bulldogs offense has averaged 77 points per game while allowing an average of 85. Bryant posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Through their last ten home games, Towson has an ATS record of just 5-5. However, their overall record was 3-7 while averaging 61 points per game.
In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Tigers have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 0-5.