The American Eagles (6-6) are just 2.5-point favorites as they look to extend a five-game home win streak when they host the UMBC Retrievers (7-7) on Sunday, December 29, 2024 at Bender Arena. The game airs at 4:00 PM ET on ESPN+. The matchup’s over/under is set at 148.5.
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American Cover -2.5 vs UMBC -114
American vs. UMBC betting lines
- American moneyline odds to win: -154
- UMBC moneyline odds to win: +127
- Spread: American (-2.5)
- Total: 148.5
American statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- When playing at home last season, American owned a worse record against the spread (6-8-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (10-7-0).
- In terms of over/unders, the Eagles hit the over more consistently when playing at home last season, as they eclipsed the total nine times in 14 opportunities (64.3%). On the road, they hit the over nine times in 17 opportunities (52.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite last year, American won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.538) compared to road games (.778).
Last season stats
- Last year, the Eagles were 303rd in the nation offensively (68.8 points scored per game) and 67th defensively (68.0 points allowed).
- Last year, American was 323rd in college basketball in rebounds (29.6 per game) and 19th-best in rebounds allowed (28.2).
- Last season the Eagles were ranked 114th in college basketball in assists with 14.0 per game.
American betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-4-0 (Home: 2-0-0; Away: 2-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 0-1-0; As Underdog: 6-3-0)
- O-U-P: 6-4-0 (Home: 1-1-0; Away: 4-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-5)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.7 (247th in nation) | 45.6 (294th) | 28.2 (343rd) | 30.1 (134th) | 12.3 (296th) | 11.8 (204th) |
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UMBC statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- UMBC’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .571 (4-3-0). On the road, it is .600 (3-2-0).
- Looking at the over/under, Retrievers games have gone over five of seven times at home (71.4%), and three of five away (60%).
- As moneyline underdogs, the Retrievers have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (1-4).
Last season stats
- The Retrievers’ defensive performance was sixth-worst in college basketball last season with 80.7 points allowed per game, but offensively they were more consistent, putting up 78.7 points per game (56th-ranked in college basketball).
- UMBC, who ranked 105th in college basketball with 33.3 rebounds per game, allowed 36.0 rebounds per contest, which was ninth-worst in the country.
- The Retrievers put up 13.0 dimes per game, which ranked them 181st in college basketball.
UMBC betting records this season
- ATS Record: 7-5-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 3-2-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 8-3-1 (Home: 5-1-1; Away: 3-2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 2-2; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-5 (Home: 1-1; Away: 1-4)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 47.8 (69th in nation) | 43.6 (211th) | 32.3 (227th) | 36.4 (347th) | 15.6 (95th) | 11.3 (158th) |
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