The New Hampshire Wildcats (7-12, 3-3 America East) will try to extend a three-game win streak when they host the UMass-Lowell River Hawks (8-13, 3-3 America East) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Lundholm Gymnasium as only 2.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 6 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total is 142.5 in the matchup.
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New Hampshire Cover -2.5 vs UMass-Lowell -115
New Hampshire vs. UMass-Lowell betting lines
- New Hampshire moneyline odds to win: -155
- UMass-Lowell moneyline odds to win: +129
- Spread: New Hampshire (-2.5)
- Total: 142.5
New Hampshire statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- In home games, New Hampshire sports a worse record against the spread (2-4-0) compared to its ATS record in away games (8-3-0).
- The Wildcats have hit the over on the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (66.7%) than road tilts (45.5%).
- As a moneyline favorite, New Hampshire has won three of three games when playing at home, good for a 1.000 winning percentage. It has won zero of one game away from home (.000) as a moneyline favorite.
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Wildcats have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 72.5 points per contest over that stretch compared to the 70.6 they’ve put up over the course of this year.
- New Hampshire’s defense has been more porous lately, as the team has given up 75.6 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 73.1 points per game its opponents are averaging this season.
- During their past 10 outings, the Wildcats are making 0.6 more three-pointers per game than their season long average (8.9 compared to 8.3 season-long), while also shooting a higher percentage from beyond the arc in that span (34.5% compared to 32.0% season-long).
New Hampshire betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-7-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 8-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 9-4-0)
- O-U-P: 9-8-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 5-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-1 (Home: 3-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-11 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.5 (333rd in nation) | 44.4 (209th) | 33.2 (139th) | 33.1 (296th) | 11.6 (330th) | 10.7 (127th) |
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UMass-Lowell statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, UMass-Lowell has a lower winning percentage at home (.400, 2-3-0 record) than away (.462, 6-7-0).
- Looking at the over/under, River Hawks games have finished over two of five times at home (40%), and six of 13 away (46.2%).
- The River Hawks, as moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than on the road (2-10) this year.
Recent trends
- In their past 10 games, the River Hawks are averaging 71.7 points per game, compared to their season average of 75.0.
- While UMass-Lowell is giving up 78.0 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark in its past 10 games, allowing 76.6 points per contest.
- In their past 10 games, the River Hawks are sinking 6.9 threes per contest, 0.9 more than their season average (6.0). They also sport a better three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.1%) compared to their season average (32.9%).
UMass-Lowell betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-10-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 1-3-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 8-10-0 (Home: 2-3-0; Away: 6-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-2 (Home: 1-2; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-11 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.4 (120th in nation) | 46.0 (289th) | 33.3 (132nd) | 30.0 (115th) | 12.7 (280th) | 12.6 (305th) |
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