The college hoops wagering menu features a clash between UMBC and Morgan State on Wednesday, with the host Retrievers trying to win and cover the NCAAB point spread.

This season, the Retrievers are 1-7 overall and 0-0 ATS ATS, while the Bears are 0-7 and 1-2 ATS against the number. As for the totals, UMBC boasts a 0-0 on the OU, and Morgan State is 2-1.



View Morgan State vs UMBC Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Retrievers - Bears odds would favor the Retrievers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. UMBC is rated No. 285 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Morgan State is at No. 325. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 56-54 win for the Bears.



How They Match Up:
The game also pits UMBC's No. 295-ranked offense, averaging 61.4 PPG, against a Bears defense that ranks No. 275 at 71.9 PPG. The Retrievers field goal percentage has averaged 39.6% so far, less than the Bears marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.7% per game.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Morgan State owns the country's No. 171-rated mark, allowing 70.5 points per game on the highway. UMBC, on the other hand, rates No. 337 in scoring at home.

Morgan State was a 61-53 loser in its last match on the road against Ohio. Morgan State got 15 points from Dewayne Jackson but lost anyway, 61-53, to Ohio on Saturday at Ohio University Convocation Center.

UMBC was a 62-58 Sportsbook in its last match on the road against Towson. The Retrievers grabbed a 62-58 win over the Tigers on Saturday, behind a 17-point effort from Ryan Cook at Towson Center.

Next up:
Morgan State home to Loyola Marymount, Wednesday, December 21
UMBC home to Rider, Saturday, December 17