Albany vs UMBC Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Albany vs UMBC

The Albany Great Danes battle the UMBC Retrievers, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, February 21.

Let’s shoot for a total bet between Albany and UMBC, with Under 144.5 points available at odds of -110. This betting prediction has plenty of juice in the price.

Albany Great Danes won their previous game by a 81-63 scoreline. It was on the road against NJIT Highlanders.

UMBC Retrievers last game saw them claim a 75-62 home win over Vermont Catamounts.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 68-65 win for UMBC when they last played Albany. UMBC have won seven of the previous 10 H2H meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UMBC	17-8	1879	1715	164	10-2	7-6	5W
Albany	10-17	1966	1985	-19	6-6	4-11	2W

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Albany vs UMBC Prediction & Picks

We’ve lined up expert Albany vs UMBC betting tips, from our main match prediction and correct score call to bet builder advice. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

We’ve identified a betting angle for this college matchup on the totals. Our pick is Under 144.5 points which can currently be backed at odds of -110.

Injuries can influence the outcome and our college basketball handicappers factor that in alongside the latest form guide. We apply the same approach to the stats to build the clearest picture of how the game might unfold.

Key Albany vs UMBC stats:

• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in 6 of the last 10 Albany games.
• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in 3 of the last 5 Albany games.
• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 UMBC games.
• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 UMBC games.
• The 144.5 line hasn’t been covered in the last 3 UMBC games at home.

Under 144.5 Probability

The latest odds at the best betting apps suggest our pick carries a 52.4% chance of winning. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. This is why we can recommend this college basketball bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Under 144.5 Points @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Albany 65 - 76 UMBC

A 76-65 win for UMBC is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

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Albany vs UMBC Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

With the sportsbooks giving them a 75% probability of winning this college game, UMBC might be a popular parlay pick. That is reflected in their -303 Moneyline betting odds. Albany are the underdogs at +235 and they’re regarded as least likely to win.

6.5 is the spread and 144.5 is the total points line. Having a wager on the Totals is one of the most popular basketball bets. If you fancy Under 144.5, then the odds are -110.

Whether you’re betting pre-game or in-game, the top basketball sportsbooks serve up a wide range of team props and game lines to choose from. The options are nearly endless, and it’s great to have so much variety.

Moneyline

Albany

+235

UMBC

-303

Point Spread

Albany +6.5

-112

UMBC -6.5

-108

Total Points

Under 144.5

-110

Over 144.5

-110

If you’re looking for an alternative to the main game lines, check out the player props instead. It’s great to wager on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Steals, Blocks and Rebounds as potential options.

It’s good to consider all wagering options when it comes to college basketball and micro betting can be an exciting way to get involved in the action. When everything goes in-game, consider whether the next shot will be a Two or a Three-pointer.

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Albany Stats

UMBC Stats

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 138.70 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 147.80 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 144.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 on the Road: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 70.00 pts and allowed 68.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 71.40 pts and allowed 76.40 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 140.50 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 142.10 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 144.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 144.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 64.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 77.60 pts and allowed 64.50 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

America East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UMBC	17-8	1879	1715	164	10-2	7-6	5W
Vermont	17-11	2092	1961	131	9-5	8-6	1L
NJIT	15-13	1930	2066	-136	7-4	8-9	1L
UMass Lowell	12-15	2038	2066	-28	8-3	4-12	3W
Albany	10-17	1966	1985	-19	6-6	4-11	2W
New Hampshire	8-17	1737	1861	-124	7-4	1-13	5L
Bryant	8-19	1743	1959	-216	7-5	1-14	3L
Maine	6-21	1689	1872	-183	4-8	2-13	3L
Binghamton	6-22	1887	2099	-212	5-9	1-13	1W

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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