Bryant Bulldogs vs Albany Great Danes NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/16/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Great Danes. The game is starting at 6:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Great Danes at Broadview Center in Albany, NY. Get ready to place your bets! In this America East matchup, Bryant is favored bt -2.5 vs. Albany. The over/under for the game is 158.5 points.
BRYANT BULLDOGS VS ALBANY GREAT DANES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Albany Great Danes +2.5
This game will be played at Broadview Center at 6:30 ET on Thursday, January 16th.
WHY BET THE ALBANY GREAT DANES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Great Danes.
- Not only will Albany pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 158.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.
Can Bryant Deliver Being Favored on the Road?
Bryant Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Bryant improved to 6-9 on the season with a 73-53 home win over Vermont on Saturday, January 11th. The Bulldogs entered the game as -3.5 favorites and covered the spread.
After leading 37-30 at halftime, Bryant’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, holding Vermont to just 23 points while scoring 36. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 138.5 O/U line.
Bryant’s offense put up 73 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and 40.7% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 52.3%, and they grabbed 12 offensive rebounds, with 14 assists as a team.
Connor Withers led the Bulldogs with 19 points, shooting 57.1% overall. Shamir Bogues added 17 points, while Ileri Ayo-Faleye contributed 15 points, hitting 4 of 7 from deep. Barry Evans and Rafael Pinzon each scored 13 points, with Evans perfect from three-point range, hitting both of his attempts.
Even though Bryant gave up 53 points, they allowed the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field, with 29 made baskets on 65 attempts. Inside the arc, the Bulldogs’ defense allowed 18 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 47% shooting rate.
From beyond the three-point line, Bryant’s opponents hit 11 of 27 attempts, shooting 40%. The Bulldogs sent them to the free-throw line 6 times, where they made 4, shooting 66%. Bryant also gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Can the Great Danes Please their Home Crowd?
Albany Great Danes Recent Game/Games
Albany fell to 7-9 on the season after an 87-66 road loss to Maine on Saturday. Entering the game as +4.5 point underdogs, the Great Danes not only failed to cover the spread but also saw the total points exceed the 143-point O/U line, with the teams combining for 153 points.
Albany trailed 43-31 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, as they were outscored 44-35 after the break.
Albany’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 43.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 48.3%. They hit 50% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 27.8% of their threes (5/18). At the free-throw line, they shot 64.7%, making 11 of 17 attempts.
Christopher Mantis led the way from deep, hitting 5 of 8 threes and finishing with 17 points in 20 minutes. Jaden Clayton also contributed 16 points, shooting 71.4% overall and 75% from three (3/4), while dishing out 7 assists. Albany recorded 15 assists as a team and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds.
Albany struggled defensively, giving up 87 points on 56% shooting from the field. The Great Danes allowed their opponent to shoot 62% on two-point attempts, connecting on 20 of 32 shots.
From beyond the arc, Albany’s defense allowed 11 threes on 23 attempts, a 47% shooting performance. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 18 times, where they made 14, shooting 77%.