UMBC Retrievers vs Binghamton Bearcats NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Betting on today’s Retrievers and Bearcats game? Catch the action at Events Center (Binghamton) in Binghamton, NY, as the Bearcats hosts this showdown at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. UMBC is favored by -1.5 in this America East conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 148.5 points.
UMBC RETRIEVERS VS BINGHAMTON BEARCATS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Binghamton Bearcats +1.5
This game will be played at Events Center (Binghamton) at 2:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE BINGHAMTON BEARCATS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bearcats.
- Not only will Binghamton pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 148.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 145 points.
Will the Retrievers Win on the Road?
UMBC Retrievers Recent Game/Games
UMBC improved to 6-7 on the season with a 96-93 road win over American on Sunday. The Retrievers entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs but not only pulled off the upset, they also covered the spread.
UMBC led 41-40 at halftime and scored 38 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. The game’s total points of 189 easily surpassed the over/under line of 148.5.
UMBC’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 96 points with a field goal percentage of 52.8% and an effective field goal percentage of 58.3%. They shot 59.6% from two-point range and 35% from beyond the arc, hitting 7 threes. The Retrievers also connected on 72.2% of their free throws, going 13-for-18 from the line.
Matt Rogers led the way with 33 points and 10 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field and 66.7% from three. Marcus Banks Jr. added 28 points, hitting 6 threes at a 46.2% clip. UMBC dished out 21 assists, with Ace Valentine contributing 9 assists to go along with his 17 points.
UMBC’s defense struggled in their previous game, giving up 93 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 48% from the field. Inside the arc, the Retrievers allowed 56% shooting, with the other team making 26 of their 46 two-point attempts.
From three-point range, UMBC’s opponents hit 11 of 31 shots, good for 35%. The Retrievers also sent them to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 8 attempts. UMBC gave up 12 offensive rebounds in the game.
Will the Bearcats Secure A Victory as Home Underdogs?
Binghamton fell to 5-7 on the season after a 69-51 road loss to Marist on Sunday. The Bearcats, who entered the game as +6.5 underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 120, falling short of the 131.5 O/U line.
Binghamton led 27-23 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 24 points while allowing Marist to put up 46.
Binghamton’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 51 points on 30.5% shooting from the field and 25% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 33.9%, and they hit only 47.6% of their free throws, going 10-for-21 from the line.
Elijah Lewis was a bright spot, scoring 21 points on 7-of-8 shooting, including 3-for-3 from three-point range, and adding 6 rebounds and 6 assists. Josh Pascarelli contributed 15 points and 7 rebounds, shooting 50% from the field and 40% from deep.
Despite Binghamton’s defensive efforts, they allowed 69 points on 50% shooting from the field. Their opponents connected on 28 of 56 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Binghamton’s defense gave up 7 threes on 16 attempts, a 43% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws.