The Albany Great Danes host UMBC on Wednesday, looking to build on their 14-9 mark against the 3-17 Retrievers in college hoops action at SEFCU Arena.

The Retrievers will try to spoil to the party on Wednesday; they are 0-0 ATS against the number this season, while the Great Danes are 2-2 ATS. UMBC is 0-0 on the totals; Albany is 2-2.



View UMBC vs Albany Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
This game puts the Great Danes, most recently No. 266 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Retrievers, who rate No. 335 in the latest survey. Meanwhile, math and computer-based handicapping simulations run on this game predict a potential 74-55 victory for the Great Danes.



How They Match Up:
Scoring and defensive stats point to some edges in this matchup. The game features Albany's No. 71-ranked scoring average of 73.5 PPG, against a Retrievers defense rated No. 337 and allowing 78.6 PPG. The Great Danes FG% has averaged 44.8% to date this season, more than the Retrievers shooters have managed so far (39.1% per game).

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, UMBC owns the country's No. 328-rated mark, allowing 80.6 points per game on the highway. Albany, on the other hand, rates No. 35 in scoring at home.

UMBC was an 83-48 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Boston University. UMBC was run off the court by the Terriers on Tuesday as Boston University routed them 83-48 at Case Gymnasium.

In their last action, Albany was a 72-60 Sportsbook on the road against Hartford. The Great Danes grabbed a 72-60 win over the Hawks on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Logan Aronhalt at Reich Family Pavilion.

Next up:
UMBC home to Maine, Saturday, February 4
Albany home to Stony Brook, Saturday, February 4