Northeastern vs UMass Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 18

Massachusetts head coach Frank Martin is seen on the sidelines during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Saint Louis Saturday, Jan. 27, 2024, in St. Louis. (AP Photo/Jeff Roberson)
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  • UMass is a -2.5 point favorite vs Northeastern
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Northeastern / UMass TV channel: ESPN+

The Northeastern Huskies visit Mullins Center to take on the UMass Minutemen on Dec. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Amherst, MA.

UMass is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Northeastern vs. UMass Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Northeastern vs. UMass Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Northeastern+2.5 -110O 150.5 -110+125
UMass -2.5 -110U 150.5 -110-150

Northeastern vs UMass Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UMass will win this college basketball game with 51.2% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Northeastern vs UMass Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMass will cover the spread with 54.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Northeastern has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.50 Units / 31% ROI)
  • Northeastern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.25 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Northeastern have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 32 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Massachusetts has hit the Team Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.10 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Massachusetts has hit the Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.25 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Massachusetts has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+4.95 Units / 21% ROI)

Northeastern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Northeastern has a 7-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.6 Units / 21.49% ROI).

  • 7-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 5.82% ROI
  • 7-4 when betting the Over for +2.6 Units / 21.4% ROI
  • 4-7 when betting the Under for -3.65 Units / -30.29% ROI

UMass Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMass has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Northeastern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern had 16.6 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 44th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Northeastern averaged 69.4 points per game (2,221 points/32 games) last season — tied for 47th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Northeastern shot 56% from inside the arc (228/409) last season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UMass Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMass averaged 13.7 offensive rebounds per game (410 rebounds/30 games) last season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.8

UMass shot 31% from three (202/646) last season — lowest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 35%

UMass averaged 36% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (658 free throw attempts/1,841 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 43rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

UMass had an assist to turnover ratio of 1.4 (470 assists/ 338 TOs) last season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Northeastern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Northeastern allowed opponents to shoot 38% from three (261/696) last season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UMass Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMass averaged 7.6 steals per game (228 steals/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 6.5

UMass stole the ball 228 times last season — 5th most among Atlantic 10 Teams

UMass allowed an average of 1.25 points per shot (2,120 points/1,700 shots) last season — 5th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 1.21

UMass forced 13.2 turnovers per game (395 turnovers/30 games) last season — 2nd best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 11.6


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