The Army West Point Black Knights (3-2) go head-to-head against the UMBC Retrievers (4-3) in the Bulldog Bash at McAlister Field House. The game gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Friday, December 1, 2017.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Army West Point Black Knights Betting Prediction
The Retrievers come in on a high note after dismantling the Shenandoah Hornets in their last game, 88-59. The Retrievers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.0, had a fantastic mark of 45.9, while the Hornets had a turnover percentage of 28.5 (above their season average of 15.7). Arkel Lamar was a key piece for UMBC with 12 points and 12 rebounds.
In the Black Knights’ last game, they fell to the Niagara Purple Eagles, 77-71. One of Niagara’s biggest advantages was getting to the charity stripe. They had 30 free throw attempts, while Army West Point had just seven. With 16 points and 12 rebounds, Matt Wilson had a solid game for Army West Point.
Second-chance opportunities might be hard to come by for Army West Point in this matchup. The Black Knights rank 240th in offensive rebounding percentage (28.0 percent), while UMBC ranks 84th in defensive rebounding percentage (73.2 percent) dating back to last season.
UMBC Retrievers vs. Army West Point Black Knights ATS Pick
Predictions: SU Winner – UMBC, ATS Winner – UMBC, O/U – Under
Notes
Betting Notes (2016-Present):
Army West Point ranks 25th in three pointers attempted per game (25.7) while UMBC ranks 250th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
The Black Knights rank 17th in assists per game (16.7) while the Retrievers rank 234th in assists allowed per game (14.3).
UMBC averages 6.8 steals per game, which ranks 95th in the nation. Army West Point ranks 262nd in steals allowed per game (7.4).
The Retrievers rank 28th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Black Knights rank 193rd (3.8).
Army West Point ranks 38th in rebounds per game (38.8) while UMBC ranks 201st (35.2).
