The Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks (14-12, 6-5 AmEast) will be at the Retriever Activities Center to clash with the UMBC Retrievers (16-10, 8-3 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action begins at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. UMBC Retrievers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Retrievers defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 64-50, while the River Hawks easily got past the Albany Great Danes 86-54.
Massachusetts-Lowell played a nearly perfect game. They had a free throw rate of 0.169 (below their season average of 0.266) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 48.1 (above their season average of 27.6). For those same stats, Albany had marks of 0.066 and 22.0, respectively. The Retrievers, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 13.6 (better than their season average of 16.6), while the Bearcats had a free throw rate of 0.060 (below their season average of 0.165). Joe Sherburne played well for UMBC with 16 points and eight rebounds. Massachusetts-Lowell was led by Christian Lutete, who put up 20 points and 11 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Lutete led the River Hawks to a 74-63 win. He recorded a double-double with 26 points and 10 rebounds. Massachusetts-Lowell did a fantastic job of making free throws (21-24; 87.5 percent). UMBC, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (18.1 vs. 22.5).
This contest should be a matchup of conflicting styles. Massachusetts-Lowell prefers to play fast (45th in possessions per game), while UMBC is methodical (287th in possessions per game).
Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks vs. UMBC Retrievers ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 114th in three pointers allowed per game (21.5) while UMBC ranks 268th (25.8).
- The River Hawks rank 28th in assists per game (16.0) while the Retrievers rank 106th (14.0).
- The Retrievers rank 31st in steals per game (8.0) while the River Hawks rank 182nd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
- UMBC ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Massachusetts-Lowell ranks 118th (3.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the River Hawks have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (9.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 68.8 points per game (7.4 below their season average).
- The Retrievers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.4, down from 5.0 for the season.
