Maine vs UMBC Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 18 Jan 2025

Back UMBC to Have the Edge

There is merit in simply backing UMBC on the Moneyline considering our prediction is that they will prove too strong for Maine. Especially as -133 is available about this happening.

7 Wins in Previous 10 H2H Matchups for UMBC

Maine Black Bears won their previous game 57-44. This was a road victory against NJIT Highlanders.

UMBC Retrievers were beaten 79-76 in their last game, being turned over at home to New Hampshire Wildcats.

It was Maine who came out on top when they last played UMBC. A 62-56 win was recorded. The previous 10 H2H meetings have involved UMBC winning seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Maine	20-14	2409	2246	163	11-3	9-11	1L
UMBC	13-19	2559	2522	37	8-9	5-10	3L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

The formbook is always a good place to start ahead of making college basketball predictions. Team news is also an important port of call, while the stats we present always tell an interesting story.

Key Maine vs UMBC stats:

• UMBC have won 6 of their last 10 games at home.
• UMBC have won 3 of their last 5 games at home.
• Maine have lost 13 of their last 20 games on the road.
• Maine have lost 6 of their last 10 games on the road.
• UMBC have won 7 of their last 10 games against Maine.

Maine vs UMBC Prediction

The pick for this college contest is to back the home team at -133 on the Moneyline. We think that Maine are vulnerable, so this is the best angle of attack with our bet.

You can choose an alternative if you want bigger odds about a victory for UMBC. The Double Result lines allow you to bet on them to lead at the halfway stage too.

UMBC Moneyline Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 57.1% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability sits between 60-65% taking all factors into consideration. This is why we can recommend this college basketball wager.

Our Pick

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Correct Score Prediction

Maine 71 - 75 UMBC

UMBC are available at massive odds to register a 75-71 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

Maine vs UMBC Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Close Contest Expected According to Latest Odds

When you consider the latest Moneyline odds, you can find UMBC at -149 whereas Maine are +122. The leading sportsbooks give the hosts a 60% chance of success.

2.5 is the spread and 151.5 is the total points line. The advantage of the Totals is that you only have to choose from one of two options. Those that want to back Under 151.5 can find odds of -114 available.

There are plenty of team props and game lines when it comes to wagering on college basketball and we recommend visiting the top betting sites to find the wager that matches your view on the game.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

Maine

+122

UMBC

-149

Point Spread

Maine +2.5

-112

UMBC -2.5

-108

Total Points

Under 151.5

-114

Over 151.5

-105

Player Props & Micro Betting

Should you be more interested in a specific individual who is competing, check out the gambling sites’ prop bets where you can pick out player lines that focus on performance rather than the game result.

Among the various options for wagering on college basketball, you will find that micro betting is provided. It focuses on short-term in-game outcomes such as Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

NCAAB Table Select Season 2024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

America East	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Bryant	23-11	2798	2511	287	13-4	10-7	6W
Vermont	21-12	2199	2106	93	14-4	7-8	1L
Maine	20-14	2409	2246	163	11-3	9-11	1L
UMass Lowell	17-15	2543	2371	172	13-4	4-11	2L
Albany	17-16	2463	2437	26	9-7	8-9	1L
Binghamton	15-17	2233	2287	-54	10-4	5-13	3L
UMBC	13-19	2559	2522	37	8-9	5-10	3L
New Hampshire	8-24	2124	2450	-326	6-8	2-16	3L
NJIT	6-25	2023	2269	-246	4-10	2-15	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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