The American University Eagles (2-4) will be at home in Bender Arena when they take on the UMBC Retrievers (5-3). Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
UMBC Retrievers vs. American University Eagles Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles lost to the Albany Great Danes, 68-64, while the Retrievers dismantled the Drexel Dragons, 85-60.
UMBC played a perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 10.5 (better than their season average of 18.0) and a free throw rate of 0.145 (matching their season average). Drexel was 27.1 and 0.122, respectively, for those same stats. American University, meanwhile, held Albany to an offensive rebounding percentage of 14.8 (below their season average of 26.1). Sa’eed Nelson had a solid game for American University with 13 points and seven assists. UMBC, meanwhile, received a boost from K.J. Jackson, who contributed 19 points and five rebounds.
The Eagles won the sole contest between these two teams last season, 73-69. American University’s 0.620 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over UMBC, who had a rate of 0.482.
It could be a tough game for American University on the offensive glass. The Eagles rank 268th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.9 percent), while UMBC ranks 28th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.3 percent) since the 2018-19 season.
UMBC Retrievers at American University Eagles Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- American University ranks seventh in three pointers allowed per game (17.5) while UMBC ranks 288th (25.3).
- The Retrievers rank 221st in rebounds per game (34.4) while the Eagles rank 262nd (33.4).
- UMBC averages 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 140th in the country. American University ranks 141st in assists allowed per game (12.6).
- The Eagles rank 54th in blocks per game (4.3) while the Retrievers rank 253rd (2.3).
- UMBC ranks 47th in steals per game (7.6) while American University ranks 149th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
