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The Albany (NY) Great Danes’ (10-9, 2-2 America East) America East schedule includes Thursday’s game against the Maine Black Bears (9-10, 1-3 America East) at Memorial Gymnasium (ME). It begins at 6:00 PM ET on ESPN+.
The Black Bears face the Great Danes in a game that Maine is currently a small favorite by 4 points. The game has a point total of 149.5.
Maine vs. Albany (NY) Odds
Point Spread for Maine vs. Albany (NY)
The spread for this matchup is set at 4 points, with bookmakers listing Maine as the favorite.
Maine vs. Albany (NY) Moneyline
As for the moneyline, Maine has -170 odds to pick up the win, while Albany (NY) is listed at +142 to claim victory.
Maine vs. Albany (NY) Over/Under
Finally, the total for the game is set at 149.5 points.
Game Time and How to Watch
- Game Day: Thursday, January 25, 2024
- Game Time: 6:00 PM ET
- TV Channel: ESPN+
- Location: Orono, Maine
- Arena: Memorial Gymnasium (ME)
Maine vs. Albany (NY) Betting Trends
Maine has nine wins against the spread in 18 games this year. The Black Bears have been favorites in 11 games this season and have come away with the win six times (54.5%) in those contests. Maine has gone over the point total in 41.2% of its opportunities this year (seven times over 17 games with a set point total).
Albany (NY) has 10 wins against the spread in 17 games this year. The Great Danes have been the moneyline underdog 10 total times this season. They’ve finished 2-8 in those games. Albany (NY)’s games this season have gone over the total in 11 of 17 opportunities (64.7%).
Maine vs. Albany (NY) Key Players to Watch
Maine
Peter Filipovity posts a team-best 7.6 rebounds per game. He is also averaging 13.6 points and 1.1 assists, shooting 58.4% from the field. Kellen Tynes posts 13.7 points and 3.6 assists per game — both team highs. He is also averaging 3.9 rebounds, shooting 44.7% from the floor. Jaden Clayton posts a team-leading 4.4 assists per game. He is also averaging 7.6 points and 2.6 rebounds, shooting 38.6% from the field. Kristians Feierbergs is putting up 6.8 points, 0.5 assists and 4.1 rebounds per contest.
Albany (NY)
Amar’e Marshall gets the Great Danes 16.4 points, 5.1 rebounds and 2.1 assists per game. He also puts up 2.0 steals and 0.5 blocked shots. Jonathan Beagle is averaging a team-high 9.7 rebounds per contest. And he is producing 12.9 points and 1.6 assists, making 57.7% of his shots from the field. Marcus Jackson is putting up 5.8 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.8 assists per game, making 55.7% of his shots from the floor.
What you need to know about the Maine Black Bears
Maine has won two conference games against the spread this season. This season, the Black Bears are averaging 68.4 points per game (312th-ranked in college basketball) and surrendering 66.9 points per contest (68th-ranked). Maine has been getting things done in terms of rebounding this season, ranking best in the country in boards per game () and best in rebounds allowed per contest ().
The Black Bears are averaging 75.8 points per game in home games. When playing on the road, they are averaging 63.5 points per contest. With 5.7 three-pointers per game, Maine ranks 321st in the country. It sports a 29.8% shooting percentage from three-point land, which ranks 332nd in college basketball. With 5.7 three-pointers conceded per game, the Black Bears rank 57th in the country. They are giving up a 32.5% shooting percentage from beyond the arc, which ranks 125th in college basketball.
The Black Bears have gone 4-6 over their past 10 games, with a 5-5 record against the spread in that span. Four of Maine’s last 10 outings have hit the over. Maine’s offense has been less effective over its last 10 games, scoring 65.7 points a contest compared to the 68.4 it has averaged this season. Maine has been more porous on the defensive side of the ball as of late, allowing 68.4 points per game during its last 10 contests compared to the 66.9 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2023-24 season.
What you need to know about the Albany (NY) Great Danes
In Albany (NY)’s four chances this year in America East play, the combined scoring has gone over the point total four times. The Great Danes score 78.6 points per game and give up 76.9, ranking them 78th in the country on offense and 306th defensively. On the glass, Albany (NY) is best in college basketball in rebounds ( per game). It is best in rebounds allowed ( per game).
The Great Danes are scoring more points at home (84.0 per game) than away (73.7). Beyond the arc, Albany (NY) is 201st in the country in 3-pointers made per game (7.3). It is 256th in 3-point percentage at 32.2%. Defensively, the Great Danes are ninth-best in college basketball in 3-pointers conceded per game at 4.6. They are 14th-best in 3-point percentage conceded at 28.7%.
The Great Danes have gone 4-6 over their last 10 contests, with a 5-5 record against the spread during that span. Albany (NY) has gone over the total in seven of its past 10 games. Albany (NY) has fared better offensively in its previous 10 games, compiling 78.7 points per contest, 0.1 more than its season average of 78.6. While the Great Danes are allowing 76.9 points per game in 2023-24, they have been worse in their past 10 games, allowing 80.5 points per contest.
Maine vs. Albany (NY) Prediction & Pick
Our prediction to win this contest is Maine, and we project that Albany (NY) will cover the spread (Maine -4). Finally, we see the scoring in this one going under the posted total of 149.5 points.
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