The UMass Lowell River Hawks (13-2) host the Maine Black Bears (6-7) in an America East battle on Thursday evening. UMass Lowell leads the all-time series against Maine 12-4, including three straight wins. In the last matchup, the River Hawks knocked off the Black Bears 62-50. UMass Lowell knocked off NJIT in its only conference game thus far, while this is the America East opener for Maine.
Tip-off from the Costello Athletic Center in Lowell is set for 6 p.m. ET. The Maine vs. UMass Lowell odds from Caesars Sportsbook list the River Hawks as 11-point favorites, while the over/under for total points scored is 139.5. Before locking in any UMass Lowell vs. Maine picks, be sure to see the college basketball predictions and betting advice from SportsLine's proven computer model.
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Now, the model has set its sights on Maine vs. UMass Lowell and just locked in its picks and CBB predictions. You can visit SportsLine now to see the model's picks. Here are the college basketball odds and betting lines for UMass Lowell vs. Maine:
- Maine vs. UMass Lowell spread: River Hawks -11
- Maine vs. UMass Lowell over/under: 139.5 points
- Maine vs. UMass Lowell money line: River Hawks -700, Black Bears +475
- ME: Black Bears are 3-1-1 ATS in their last five games following a straight-up loss
- UMASS: Over is 4-0 in River Hawks last four Thursday games
- Maine vs. UMass Lowell picks: See picks at SportsLine
Why UMass Lowell can cover
The River Hawks own one of the best offenses in the America East. This unit is second in the conference in scoring (79.8) but first in field-goal percentage (.501) and 3-point percentage (.386). Senior guard Everette Hammond is an effective ball-handler in the backcourt. Hammond can space the floor, knocking down 42% of his 3-point attempts. The Maryland native averages 12.1 points and 5.4 rebounds per contest. He's logged at least 13 points in six games.
Junior forward Max Brooks is an athletic presence in the frontcourt. Brooks always fights for position down low to snag boards and get easy looks at the rim. The Maryland native puts up 9.1 points and 6.1 rebounds per game. He's amassed double-digit points in eight matchups, including three double-doubles.
Why Maine can cover
Sophomore guard Kellen Tynes is an impactful force in the backcourt for the Black Bears. Tynes is aggressive with the ball in his hands and likes to play downhill. The Nova Scotia native also reads the defense fairly well, ranking second on the team in assists (4). He's first on the squad with 15 points and 4 rebounds per game. Additionally, Tynes is active in passing lanes and is first in the America East conference in steals (3.1).
Senior guard Gedi Juozapaitis spaces the floor out with his reliable jumper from the perimeter. Juozapaitis is shooting 42% from beyond the arc on 5.5 attempts per game. The England native looks to create his own shot and penetrate the lane. Juozapaitis averages 13.8 points and 3.1 rebounds per game. He's scored 15-plus in seven games this season.
How to make Maine vs. UMass Lowell picks
SportsLine's model is leaning Under on the total, projecting 137 combined points. The model also says one side of the spread hits over 60% of the time. You can only get the model's pick at SportsLine.
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