UMass Lowell vs Albany Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 18

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Virginia's Ryan Dunn (13) drives with the ball against Albany's Jonathan Beagle (15) during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game in Charlottesville, Va., Wednesday, Dec. 28, 2022. (AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
(AP Photo/Mike Kropf)
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  • UMass Lowell (6-7) is a -3.5 point favorite vs Albany
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • UMass Lowell / Albany TV channel: ESPN+

The UMass Lowell River Hawks (6-7) visit Broadview Center to take on the Albany Great Danes on Jan. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Albany, NY.

UMass Lowell is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-105).

The UMass Lowell vs. Albany Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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UMass Lowell vs. Albany Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UMass Lowell-3.5 -105O 155.5 -110-160
Albany +3.5 -115U 155.5 -110+135

UMass Lowell vs Albany Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts UMass Lowell will win this college basketball game with 54.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UMass Lowell vs Albany Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Albany will cover the spread with 59.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UMass Lowell has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.60 Units / 18% ROI)
  • UMass Lowell have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • UMass Lowell have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • UMass Lowell has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 26 games (+1.60 Units / 1% ROI)
  • UMass Lowell has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Albany has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 27 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Albany has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+8.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Albany has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+4.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Albany has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+3.30 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Albany has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.40 Units / 19% ROI)

UMass Lowell Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UMass Lowell has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 8-4 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.6 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 5-8 when betting the Over for -3.8 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 8-5 when betting the Under for +2.5 Units / -18.83% ROI

Albany Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Albany has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.35 Units / -17.76% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.6 Units / -70.71% ROI
  • 9-5 when betting the Over for +3.5 Units / 8.33% ROI
  • 5-9 when betting the Under for -4.9 Units / -18.83% ROI

UMass Lowell Offensive Stats & Trends:

UMass Lowell has averaged 1.31 points per shot (1,288 points/980 shots) this season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 1.24

UMass Lowell has 674 turnovers since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among America East Teams

UMass Lowell has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

UMass Lowell has averaged 11.1 offensive rebounds per game (553 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 8.5

Albany Offensive Stats & Trends:

Albany has averaged 11.3 offensive rebounds per game (192 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 8.7

Albany is shooting 33% from three (125/381) this season — 5th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 34%

Albany has averaged 1.24 points per shot (1,329 points/1,070 shots) this season — 5th lowest among America East Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Albany has 192 offensive rebounds this season — most among America East Teams

UMass Lowell Defensive Stats & Trends:

UMass Lowell has averaged 28.1 defensive rebounds per game (449 rebounds/16 games) this season — 3rd best among America East Teams; League Avg: 26.0

UMass Lowell has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,313 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among America East Teams; League Avg: 24.7

UMass Lowell has 346 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among America East Teams

UMass Lowell has allowed an average of 1.05 points per shot (1,062 points/1,015 shots) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

Albany Defensive Stats & Trends:

Albany has allowed 4.7 made three-pointers per game this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 6.7

Albany has averaged 8.8 steals per game (150 steals/17 games) this season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Albany has averaged 6.8 steals per game (328 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among America East Teams; League Avg: 6.4

Albany has 150 steals this season — most among America East Teams


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