Bryant vs. UMBC betting: America East Tournament preview for March 8

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The No. 1 seed Bryant Bulldogs (20-11, 14-2 America East) are favored by 15.5 points when they square off the No. 8 seed UMBC Retrievers (13-18, 5-11 America East) in the America East Tournament. The teams will look to take another step toward an automatic berth in the NCAA Tournament bracket on Saturday at Chace Athletic Center starting at 4 p.m. ET and airing on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 164.5.

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Bryant Cover -15.5 vs UMBC -104

Bet $20, Payout $39.23

Bryant vs. UMBC betting lines

  • Bryant moneyline odds to win: -1562
  • UMBC moneyline odds to win: +876
  • Spread: Bryant (-15.5)
  • Total: 164.5

Bryant statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Bryant owns a better record against the spread (5-5-0) compared to its ATS record on the road (7-10-0).
  • The Bulldogs have gone over the total in a lower percentage of games at home (20%) than away games (58.8%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Bryant has won a lower percentage of its games when playing at home (.700) compared to road games (.818).

Recent trends

  • The Bulldogs have seen a downturn in scoring lately, racking up 79.8 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.3 points fewer than the 82.1 they’ve scored this year.
  • Bryant has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, allowing 70.5 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 74.2 it has surrendered per game this year.
  • Over their last 10 contests, the Bulldogs are making 0.9 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.1 compared to 8 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from deep in that span (30.1% compared to 33.7% season-long).

Bryant betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-16-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 7-10-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 15.5+: 2-0-0 (As Favorite: 12-11-0; As Underdog: 1-5-0)
  • O-U-P: 14-14-1 (Home: 2-7-1; Away: 10-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 17-6 (Home: 7-3; Away: 9-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-5 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-5)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.7 (125th in nation) 41.6 (61st) 37.9 (fifth) 32.1 (247th) 14.9 (93rd) 11.5 (218th)

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UMBC statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • UMBC’s winning percentage against the spread at home is .267 (4-11-0). On the road, it is .571 (8-6-0).
  • Looking at the over/under, Retrievers games have finished over less frequently at home (10 of 15, 66.7%) than away (10 of 14, 71.4%).
  • The Retrievers, when moneyline underdogs, have won a lower percentage of games at home (1-5) than on the road (4-7) this season.

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Retrievers are posting 75.8 points per game, 4.4 fewer points than their season average (80.2).
  • UMBC has played worse defensively in its last 10 games, allowing 83.1 points per contest, 4.5 more points than its season average of 78.6.
  • The Retrievers are making 9.2 treys per game with a 38.8% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.9 and 38.6%.

UMBC betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-17-0 (Home: 4-11-0; Away: 8-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 15.5+: 1-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-8-0; As Underdog: 8-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 20-8-1 (Home: 10-4-1; Away: 10-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-6 (Home: 4-4; Away: 1-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-12 (Home: 1-5; Away: 4-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.8 (18th in nation) 46.4 (317th) 30.1 (291st) 35.3 (351st) 14.8 (99th) 11.1 (172nd)
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