- UMBC is a -1.5 point favorite vs Howard
- Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
- UMBC / Howard TV channel: tru
The UMBC Retrievers visit UD Arena to take on the Howard Bison on Mar. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:40 pm.
UMBC is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+105).
The UMBC vs. Howard Over/Under is 140.5 total points.
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UMBC vs. Howard Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| UMBC | -1.5 +105 | O 140.5 -110 | -110 |
| Howard | +1.5 -125 | U 140.5 -110 | -110 |
UMBC vs Howard Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts UMBC will win this college basketball game with 57.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
UMBC vs Howard Spread Prediction:55
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UMBC will cover the spread with 54.3% confidence for today’s game.
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UMBC Basketball Best Bets Today:
- UMBC has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games (+15.85 Units / 26% ROI)
- UMBC have covered the Spread in 14 of their last 16 games (+11.80 Units / 67% ROI)
- UMBC has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 25 games (+9.80 Units / 33% ROI)
- UMBC has hit the 1H Moneyline in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.55 Units / 28% ROI)
- UMBC have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 16 games (+9.40 Units / 51% ROI)
Howard Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Howard have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.50 Units / 53% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 20 games (+12.65 Units / 17% ROI)
- Howard has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games (+10.00 Units / 9% ROI)
- Howard has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 games (+5.35 Units / 29% ROI)
- Howard have covered the 1H Spread in 13 of their last 20 games (+4.90 Units / 21% ROI)
UMBC Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
UMBC has a 19-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+6.9 Units / 20.91% ROI).
- 22-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.55 Units / 13.55% ROI
- 13-17 when betting the Over for -5.7 Units / -17.27% ROI
- 17-13 when betting the Under for +2.7 Units / 8.18% ROI
Howard Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Howard has a 21-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+12.2 Units / 38.13% ROI).
- 19-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +0.35 Units / 0.23% ROI
- 12-17 when betting the Over for -6.7 Units / -21% ROI
- 17-12 when betting the Under for +3.8 Units / 11.91% ROI
UMBC Offensive Stats & Trends:
UMBC is shooting 37% from three (792/2,148) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 33%
UMBC has averaged 7.4 offensive rebounds per game (238 rebounds/32 games) this season — 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.3
UMBC made 9.0 three-pointers per game last season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 7.5
UMBC averaged 25% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (490 free throw attempts/1,988 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
Howard Offensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has 535 assists this season — most among MEAC Teams
Howard made 275 three-pointers last season — most among MEAC Teams
Howard averaged 14.5 turnovers per game (493 turnovers/34 games) last season — 8th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Howard has averaged 16.2 assists per game (535 assists/33 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 12.9
UMBC Defensive Stats & Trends:
UMBC has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,903 shots) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 1.25
UMBC has allowed an average of 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,903 shots) this season — tied for 8th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.27
UMBC has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (841 rebounds/32 games) this season — best among America East Teams; League Avg: 23.4
UMBC has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (806/1,903) this season — best among America East Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Howard Defensive Stats & Trends:
Howard has allowed opponents to shoot 42% (762/1,822) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%
Howard has allowed 67.8 points per game (2,236 points/33 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 74.4
Howard has allowed an average of 1.23 points per shot (2,236 points/1,822 shots) this season — best among MEAC Teams ; League Avg: 1.34
Howard has averaged 22.7 defensive rebounds per game (750 rebounds/33 games) this season — best among MEAC Teams; League Avg: 21.0
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