The American University Eagles (2-1) will travel to the Retriever Activities Center to go head-to-head with the UMBC Retrievers (4-2). The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 24, 2018, and will air on ESPN 3.
American University Eagles at UMBC Retrievers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Retrievers were beaten by the South Dakota Coyotes, 58-52, while the Eagles won big over the New Hampshire Wildcats, 68-44.
American University played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.259 and a turnover percentage of 12.5. For those same stats, New Hampshire put up marks of 0.049 and 19.3, respectively. UMBC, on the other hand, held South Dakota to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.1 (below their season average of 25.2). UMBC was led by Arkel Lamar, who finished with 13 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Sa’eed Nelson had a solid performance for American University, finishing with 14 points and five rebounds.
The ineffective offense of American University will clash against the stingy defense of UMBC. Since the 2017-18 season, the Eagles rank 330th in offensive efficiency, while the Retrievers are 27th in defensive efficiency. The Retrievers figure to have the advantage on that end of the court.
American University Eagles vs. UMBC Retrievers Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UMBC, O/U – Under
etting Notes (2017-Present):
- American University ranks 13th in three pointers allowed per game (17.6) while UMBC ranks 221st (23.2).
- The Retrievers rank 188th in rebounds per game (35.0) while the Eagles rank 319th (29.9).
- American University ranks 149th in blocks per game (3.3) while UMBC ranks 253rd (2.3).
- The Retrievers rank 75th in assists per game (15.0) while the Eagles rank 274th (12.0).
- UMBC averages 7.5 steals per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. American University ranks 228th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
