Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs Massachusetts Minutemen NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/7/24

Looking to win big? The River Hawks and Minutemen face off at 12:00 ET on ESPN+. The Minutemen are hosting the game at William D. Mullins Memorial Center in Amherst, MA. The over/under for this game is set at 157 points, and Massachusetts is favored by -3.5 against Massachusetts-Lowell in a non-conference matchup.

MASSACHUSETTS-LOWELL RIVER HAWKS VS MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN BETTING PICK

The Pick: Massachusetts Minutemen -3.5

This game will be played at William D. Mullins Memorial Center at 12:00 ET on Saturday, December 7th.

WHY BET THE MASSACHUSETTS MINUTEMEN:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-69 in favor of the Minutemen.
• Not only will Massachusetts pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 157 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Do the River Hawks Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?

Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks Recent Game/Games

The River Hawks fell to 3-4 on the season after a 69-67 road loss to Central Connecticut State on Sunday. Entering the game as -4.5 favorites, Massachusetts-Lowell not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

Trailing 36-31 at halftime, the River Hawks outscored the Blue Devils 36-33 in the second half but couldn’t complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 136 fell short of the 143.5 O/U line.

In their last game, Massachusetts-Lowell put up 67 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, with a two-point shooting rate of 51.2% (22/43) and a three-point percentage of just 23.1% (3/13). At the free-throw line, they connected on 70% of their attempts, going 14/20.

Max Brooks led the way with 29 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 78.6% (11/14) from the field. Darin Smith Jr. added 14 points, hitting 5 of 6 shots, while Abdul Momoh and Martin Somerville each contributed 13 points. The River Hawks grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and dished out 12 assists in the game.

Massachusetts-Lowell gave up 69 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 49% from the field. They allowed 21 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.

From beyond the arc, the River Hawks’ defense conceded 5 three-pointers on 15 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent the other team to the line 17 times, where they hit 12 free throws (70%). Massachusetts-Lowell allowed 5 offensive rebounds.

Will the Minutemen Find a Way to Win at Home?

Massachusetts Minutemen Recent Game/Games

Massachusetts fell to 3-6 on the season after a 73-69 home loss to Central Connecticut State on Wednesday. The Minutemen were -9.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread.

UMass trailed 33-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, as they scored 38 points but allowed 40. The total points for the game were 142, which went over the pre-game line of 138.5.

In their latest game, the Minutemen put up 69 points, shooting 40% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 46.7%. They hit 32% from beyond the arc, connecting on 8 of 25 attempts, while knocking down 78.9% of their free throws, going 15 for 19.

Daniel Rivera and Devin Haid both shot 50% from the floor, with Rivera adding 19 points and 10 rebounds, and Haid contributing 18 points and 7 boards. Rahsool Diggins struggled, shooting 4 of 16 overall, but did hit 4 threes on 12 attempts.

Massachusetts gave up 73 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 40% from the field, hitting 24 of 60 shots. Inside the arc, they allowed 16 of 35 for 45%.

From three-point range, the opponents shot 8 of 25, good for 32%. The Minutemen also sent them to the line 19 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 78%. Massachusetts allowed 10 offensive rebounds.