Howard Bison vs UMBC Retrievers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/25/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bison and Retrievers. The game is starting at 12:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Retrievers at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD. Get ready to place your bets! Howard comes into this non-conference matchup as the -3.5 point favorite. The over/under line currently sits at 152.5 points.

HOWARD BISON VS UMBC RETRIEVERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: UMBC Retrievers +3.5

This game will be played at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena at 12:00 ET on Monday, November 25th.

WHY BET THE UMBC RETRIEVERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-67 in favor of the Retrievers.
• Not only will UMBC pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 152.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.

Do the Bison Have What it Takes in Baltimore?

Howard Bison Recent Game/Games

Howard fell 69-62 to Boston on Sunday, November 24th, in a home game where they were -4 favorites. The Bison not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 26-21 at halftime, Howard scored 41 points in the 2nd half but allowed 43. The game’s total points ended at 131, just under the O/U line of 135.

Howard’s offense struggled from beyond the arc in their last game, hitting just 2 of 16 threes for a 12.5% shooting percentage. Despite this, they connected on 59% of their two-point attempts, finishing with an overall field goal percentage of 45.5%.

Azmar Abdullah was a bright spot, scoring 21 points in just 17 minutes, shooting 77.8% from the field and 71.4% from three. Marcus Dockery added 17 points, while Blake Harper contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds.

Howard’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 23 two-point baskets on 39 attempts, a 59% success rate.

From beyond the arc, Howard held the other team to just 2 threes on 16 attempts, a 12% shooting performance. The opponent also went 10/11 from the free-throw line. Howard gave up 8 offensive rebounds.

Will the Retrievers Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?

UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games

UMBC fell to Boston 75-71 on Saturday, November 23rd, in a home game where they were -2 favorites. The Retrievers not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 146, just over the O/U line of 144.5.

UMBC trailed 44-34 at halftime but showed resilience in the 2nd half, outscoring Boston 37-31. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

UMBC scored 71 points in their last game, shooting 38.2% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 43.6%. They struggled from beyond the arc, hitting just 27.8% of their threes (5/18), but were excellent from the free-throw line, making 24 of 26 attempts (92.3%).

Josh Odunowo led the way with 23 points and 6 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field. Bryce Johnson and Miles Brewster each added 18 points, with Brewster also grabbing 6 boards. Matai Baptiste was perfect from three, hitting all 3 of his attempts and finishing with 13 points and 9 rebounds.

UMBC’s defense held their opponent to 75 points on 38% shooting from the field. They limited them to 43% on two-point attempts, with the opponent making 16 of 37 shots.

From beyond the arc, UMBC’s defense allowed 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% shooting performance. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 26 times, where they converted 24 free throws at a 92% rate. UMBC gave up 5 offensive rebounds.