Who's Playing

Hartford @ UMass Lowell

Current Records: Hartford 5-14; UMass Lowell 11-10

What to Know

The UMass Lowell River Hawks lost both of their matches to the Hartford Hawks last season on scores of 58-75 and 50-64, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. The River Hawks and Hartford will face off in an America East battle at 6 p.m. ET Monday at Costello Athletic Center. Both teams took a loss in their last game, so they'll have plenty of motivation to get the 'W.'

The matchup between UMass Lowell and the Vermont Catamounts this past Saturday was not a total blowout, but with UMass Lowell falling 78-67 at home, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, Hartford ended up a good deal behind the Albany Great Danes when they played this past Saturday, losing 71-52.

UMass Lowell is the favorite in this one, with an expected 4-point margin of victory. Their home court has been no bettor's paradise, though, as they've failed to beat the spread in five of their nine home games.

The losses put the River Hawks at 11-10 and the Hawks at 5-14. A pair of defensive stats to keep an eye on: UMass Lowell have been holding their opponents to a field goal percentage of 39.80%, which places them 33rd in college basketball. On the other end of the spectrum, Hartford has allowed their opponents to shoot 45.40% from the floor on average, which is the 50th highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. So the cards are definitely stacked against Hartford.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Costello Athletic Center -- Lowell, Massachusetts
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The River Hawks are a 4-point favorite against the Hawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 4-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Hartford have won nine out of their last 15 games against UMass Lowell.

  • Mar 13, 2021 - Hartford 64 vs. UMass Lowell 50
  • Jan 10, 2021 - Hartford 75 vs. UMass Lowell 58
  • Jan 09, 2021 - UMass Lowell 71 vs. Hartford 62
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Hartford 89 vs. UMass Lowell 75
  • Feb 15, 2020 - UMass Lowell 74 vs. Hartford 67
  • Jan 08, 2020 - Hartford 80 vs. UMass Lowell 68
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Hartford 78 vs. UMass Lowell 70
  • Feb 23, 2019 - Hartford 75 vs. UMass Lowell 73
  • Jan 19, 2019 - UMass Lowell 76 vs. Hartford 73
  • Jan 27, 2018 - Hartford 77 vs. UMass Lowell 70
  • Jan 10, 2018 - Hartford 84 vs. UMass Lowell 73
  • Feb 12, 2017 - Hartford 87 vs. UMass Lowell 84
  • Jan 14, 2017 - UMass Lowell 71 vs. Hartford 55
  • Feb 03, 2016 - UMass Lowell 85 vs. Hartford 83
  • Jan 06, 2016 - UMass Lowell 80 vs. Hartford 76