The UMBC Retrievers look to continue their recent mastery over the Binghamton Bearcats when they meet in an America East Conference matchup on Thursday. The Retrievers (7-18, 2-8 America East), who have dropped two straight, are just 2-10 on the road this season. The Bearcats (11-12, 3-7 America East), who have lost two of three, are 8-3 on their home court. UMBC has swept the past two season series, although Binghamton earned a 67-65 America East quarterfinals win last March. UMBC holds a 24-20 edge in the all-time series, which began in 2004.
Tip-off from Dr. Bai Lee Court at the Events Center in Vestal, N.Y., is set for 6:07 p.m. ET. The Bearcats are 4.5-point favorites in the latest UMBC vs. Binghamton odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 155. Before making any Binghamton vs. UMBC picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from the SportsLine Projection Model.
The model simulates every Division I college basketball game 10,000 times. It enters Week 15 of the 2023-24 season on a 131-88 roll on all top-rated college basketball picks dating back to last season, returning nearly $2,500 for $100 players. It is also off to a sizzling 24-12 start on top-rated spread picks this season. Anyone following has seen huge returns.
Now, the model has set its sights on UMBC vs. Binghamton and revealed its CBB picks and predictions. You can head to SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are several college basketball odds and trends for Binghamton vs. UMBC:
- UMBC vs. Binghamton spread: Binghamton -4.5
- UMBC vs. Binghamton over/under: 155 points
- UMBC vs. Binghamton money line: UMBC +155, Binghamton -184
- UMBC: The Retrievers have hit the game total over in 11 of their last 15 away games (+6.60 units)
- BING: The Bearcats have hit the first-half money line in 14 of their last 28 games (+5.30 units)
- UMBC vs. Binghamton picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why Binghamton can cover
Senior forward Nehemiah Benson has played a critical role in the Bearcats' success this season. In his first season with the program, he has played in 23 games, making 13 starts. He is averaging 10 points and 4.3 rebounds in 21.7 minutes of action. He has reached double-figure scoring in 13 games, including a season-high 21 points in a 77-69 loss at Bryant on Jan. 11.
Guard Dan Petcash is coming off back-to-back double-doubles, including a 17-point and 10-rebound performance in Saturday's loss to Bryant. He scored 11 points and grabbed 10 rebounds in a 69-57 win over Albany on Thursday. He has started 18 of 20 games, and is averaging 9.0 points and 5.2 rebounds in 10 home games. For the season, he is averaging 9.2 points, 4.6 rebounds and 1.3 assists in 32.7 minutes of play. See which team to pick here.
Why UMBC can cover
Sophomore guard Dion Brown is one of four Retrievers averaging double-digit scoring. In 25 games, all starts, Brown is averaging 18.9 points, 7.1 rebounds, 2.2 assists, and 1.2 steals in 31.3 minutes. He is also connecting on 50.1% of his shots from the floor, including 37.4% from 3-point range and 74.3% from the foul line. He is coming off a 25-point performance in the loss to Vermont, his fourth game in a row he has scored 25 points or more. He also had two double-doubles in that span.
Junior guard Marcus Banks Jr. is coming off a 16-point effort against Vermont. In 25 games, including 23 starts, Banks is averaging 13.5 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 1.8 assists in 26.9 minutes. He has scored 20 or more points in four of the last six games, including a 26-point effort in a 99-95 loss at Bryant on Feb. 1. See which team to pick here.
How to make Binghamton vs. UMBC picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 149 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time. You can see the picks at SportsLine.
So who wins UMBC vs. Binghamton, and which side of the spread hits well over 60% of the time? Visit SportsLine now to see which side of the spread you need to jump on, all from the model on a 24-12 roll on top-ranked college basketball spread picks.
