Maine vs UMBC Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

UMBC head coach Jim Ferry calls out to players during the first half of the team's NCAA college basketball game against Maryland Thursday, Dec. 29, 2022, in College Park, Md. Maryland won 80-64. (AP Photo/Jess Rapfogel)
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  • UMBC is a -7.5 point favorite vs Maine
  • Total (Over/Under): 134.5 points
  • Maine / UMBC TV channel: ESPN+

The Maine Black Bears visit Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena to take on the UMBC Retrievers on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Baltimore, MD.

UMBC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Maine vs. UMBC Over/Under is 134.5 total points.

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Maine vs. UMBC Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Maine vs UMBC Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UMBC will win this college basketball game with 74.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Maine vs UMBC Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMBC will cover the spread with 58.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Maine has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.59 Units / 20% ROI)
  • Maine has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Maine has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.90 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)
  • UMBC has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.45 Units / 11% ROI)

Maine Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Maine has a 5-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.05 Units / -36.56% ROI).

  • 1-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.6 Units / -74.34% ROI
  • 5-10 when betting the Over for -6 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 10-5 when betting the Under for +4.5 Units / 27.27% ROI

UMBC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMBC has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.3 Units / -10.98% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

Maine Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maine has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (185 assists/ 233 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Maine has averaged 60.8 points per game (972 points/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 77.3

Maine has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (117 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Maine has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (233 turnovers/16 games) this season — 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

UMBC Offensive Stats & Trends:

Maine has forced 13.4 turnovers per game (214 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 10.7

Maine has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

Maine has averaged 20.6 defensive rebounds per game (330 rebounds/16 games) this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Maine has forced 13.8 turnovers per game (675 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 11.0

Maine Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maine has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (185 assists/ 233 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Maine has averaged 60.8 points per game (972 points/16 games) this season — 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 77.3

Maine has averaged 7.3 offensive rebounds per game (117 rebounds/16 games) this season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.9

Maine has averaged 14.6 turnovers per game (233 turnovers/16 games) this season — 12th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0

UMBC Defensive Stats & Trends:

Maine has forced 13.4 turnovers per game (214 turnovers/16 games) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 10.7

Maine has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 7.3

Maine has averaged 20.6 defensive rebounds per game (330 rebounds/16 games) this season — 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Maine has forced 13.8 turnovers per game (675 turnovers/49 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 11.0


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