Maine Black Bears
Basketball NCAAB Thu 26 Feb 18:30
Albany Great Danes (NY)
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College Basketball Betting Preview: Maine vs Albany

The Maine Black Bears square off against the Albany Great Danes, with tip-off scheduled for 18:30 on Thursday, February 26.

Expect a Close Battle

Considering the +6.5 that is on offer for Maine, our prediction is that the underdogs will cover the spread against Albany. They can stay in the game and odds of -110 is available.

Maine Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

Maine Black Bears got the win in their previous game. A 61-58 triumph occurred on the road when playing New Hampshire Wildcats.

Albany Great Danes suffered a defeat in their last game. A 66-62 scoreline occurred on the road against UMBC Retrievers.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Maine won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 52-49 triumph when facing Albany. It’s been seven Maine wins in the past 10 games between these teams.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Albany 10-18 2028 2051 -23 6-6 4-12 1L
Maine 7-21 1750 1930 -180 4-8 3-13 1W
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Maine vs Albany Prediction & Picks

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

Game Prediction

Maine look a value pick at +6.5 on the spread. They could beat the favorites and the -110 about this college wager makes plenty of appeal.

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 Maine vs Albany stats:

  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Maine in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Maine in 6 of their last 10 games.
  • The +6.5 line has been covered by Maine in 2 consecutive games on the road.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Albany in 8 of their last 10 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Albany in 4 of their last 5 games.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Albany in 3 consecutive games at home.
  • The -6.5 line hasn’t been covered by Albany in 9 of their last 10 games against Maine.

Maine +6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This college basketball bet can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Published 03:03, 26 February 2026

Same Game Parlay Picks

Spread Maine +6.5
Totals Over 135.5
Result & BTTS 60 Maine / Yes

We’ve got a same game parlay with three options: Maine +6.5, Over 135.5 points and Maine/BTTS Yes on the Result & Both Teams to Score lines.

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Correct Score Prediction

Maine Maine logo 69 - 72 Albany logo Albany

We’ll throw a dart when it comes to Albany claiming a 72-69 victory. This correct score pick is available at huge odds and could be an entertaining bet to place.

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Maine vs Albany 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.

Albany Trading at Shorter Odds Than Maine

The sportsbooks have Albany at -323 when it comes to the Moneyline betting, implying the favorites are 76% likely to win this game according to the latest odds. For those wanting to oppose the market leader, you can get +255 about Maine.

There is a spread of 6.5 and total points has a line of 135.5. A bet on the Totals allows fans to use the latest basketball data to good effect. If you're keen on Over 135.5, this selection is available at -108.

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Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

Maine logo Maine Stats
Albany logo Albany Stats
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games on the road
Moneyline
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 home games
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NCAAB Table Select Season

America East Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
UMBC 18-8 1945 1777 168 11-2 7-6 6W
Vermont 18-11 2162 2025 137 9-5 9-6 1W
NJIT 15-14 1994 2136 -142 7-5 8-9 2L
UMass Lowell 13-15 2130 2145 -15 9-3 4-12 4W
Albany 10-18 2028 2051 -23 6-6 4-12 1L
New Hampshire 8-18 1795 1922 -127 7-5 1-13 6L
Bryant 8-19 1743 1959 -216 7-5 1-14 3L
Maine 7-21 1750 1930 -180 4-8 3-13 1W
Binghamton 6-23 1966 2191 -225 5-9 1-14 1L
  • 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