The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between Maine and Albany on Saturday, with the host Black Bears trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

The Black Bears sit at 11-12 (0-0 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Great Danes are currently 15-12 (2-2 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Maine is 0-0 OU, and Albany is 2-2 OU.



View Albany vs Maine Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Odds Shark Power Rankings have the Black Bears at No. 195 and the Great Danes at No. 270 heading into this contest. Handicapping models at Odds Shark project a 74-73 result in favor of the Great Danes.



How They Match Up:
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Maine has the nation's No. 101-rated offensive output, at 71.3 PPG. The visiting Great Danes defense ranks No. 270 allowing on average 71 PPG. The Black Bears FG% has averaged 45.3% so far, more than the Great Danes marksmen have achieved on the year, 45% per game.

Defensively, Albany features the nation's No. 269-rated defense on the road, allowing 74.1 points per game. Maine, meanwhile, comes in at No. 164 nationally in scoring at home.

In their last action, Albany was a 69-64 loser on the road against New Hampshire. Gerardo Suero scored 20 points in a futile effort to lead the Great Danes to a win (they lost 69-64 to New Hampshire at Lundholm Gymnasium on Thursday).

Maine was a 67-54 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Boston University. Maine suffered a 67-54 loss against Boston University on Thursday, getting 15 points from Mike Allison in a losing effort at Case Gymnasium.

Next up:
Albany home to Vermont, Wednesday, February 15
Maine at Hartford, Wednesday, February 15