UMBC vs. Albany Prediction, Odds, College Basketball Picks [2/3/2024]

Albany and UMBC will lock horns in College Basketball action at SEFCU Arena on Saturday, with tipoff at 7:00PM ET.

Dimers.com's in-depth betting preview for Saturday's UMBC vs. Albany matchup includes the latest betting odds, as well as our predictions and picks for the game.

UMBC vs. Albany Prediction: Who Will Win, Cover the Spread

We have used powerful machine learning and data to simulate the result of Saturday's College Basketball matchup between UMBC and Albany 10,000 times, in line with our coverage of College Basketball predictions.

Our independent predictive analytics model currently gives Albany a 67% chance of defeating UMBC, and our predicted final score has Albany winning 86-82.

According to our model, UMBC (+5.5) has a 58% chance of covering the spread, while the 171-point Over/Under has a 51% chance of going under.

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UMBC vs. Albany Odds

We have researched the best betting odds in America for this game, which are listed here:

Bet Type	UMBC	Albany
Spread	+5.5 (-105)	-5.5 (-110)
Moneyline	+210	-250
Total	o171 (-110)	u171 (-110)

• Albany is currently the -5.5 favorite versus UMBC, with -110 at BetMGM Sportsbook the best odds currently available.
• For the underdog UMBC (+5.5) to cover the spread, DraftKings Sportsbook has the best odds currently on offer at -105.
• BetMGM currently has the best moneyline odds for Albany at -250. That means you can risk $250 to win $100 for a total payout of $350 if it gets the W.
• DraftKings currently has the best moneyline odds for UMBC at +210, where you can bet $100 to profit $210, earning a total payout of $310 if it wins.
• The Over/Under for total points scored is set at 171 with DraftKings, which currently has the best odds for the Over at -110, as well as the best odds for the Under at -110.

All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.

As always, make sure you check the sportsbooks you have access to in your state for the best College Basketball odds and lines.

UMBC vs. Albany Picks

By comparing our probabilities to the odds listed above, we have identified the best betting picks to place on this game:

Bet Type	Our Pick	Best Odds
Spread	UMBC +5.5	-105 🔥
Moneyline	UMBC	+210
Total	Under 171	-110

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While Albany is more likely to win the game, taking UMBC moneyline is the best option because of the 1.2% edge found when comparing our data-led probabilities to the betting odds currently available.

Taking advantage of the edges published on Dimers is one of the keys to being a profitable sports bettor in the long run.

Our best College Basketball bets are based on complex modeling and gambling expertise to bring you the best possible plays every day of the year.

Remember, our model updates regularly, so refresh this article for any changes to our betting insights ahead of UMBC vs. Albany on Saturday February 3, 2024.

UMBC vs. Albany Game Information

Saturday's matchup between Albany and UMBC in College Basketball at SEFCU Arena is scheduled to commence at 7:00PM ET.

• Who: UMBC vs. Albany
• Date: Saturday February 3, 2024
• Time: 7:00PM ET / 4:00PM PT
• Venue: SEFCU Arena

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Conclusion

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