Albany at Maine 2/17/19 - College Basketball Picks & Odds

By: Zack |

Last Updated: 08/21/2019 at 11:34 AM ET

The Albany Great Danes are set to visit the Cross Insurance Center in Bangor, Maine for am American East Conference clash against the Maine Black Bears. Albany comes into this game sitting at 3-7 in conference play and looking to break a 2-game losing streak after dropping their latest game to UMass Lowell, 86-54. Adam Lulka led the way for the Great Danes with 16 points and 6 rebounds while contributing 2 steals and 1 block on the defensive end. Ahmad Clark struggled to find his shot from behind the arc as he went 1 of 9 from 3-point range, but he did contribute 12 points and 8 assists.

The Maine Black Bears have struggled as of recent as they currently sit at 3-8 in conference play, and they will be looking to snap a 3-game losing streak after losing on the road in their latest matchup to the Hartford Hawks, 81-73. Andrew Fleming had a big game for the Black Bears as he recorded 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 6 assists. Dennis Ashley connected on 4 of his 6 3-point attempts to total 16 points off the bench for Maine. Ahmad Clark is the leading scorer and assists guy for the Albany Great Danes as he comes into this matchup averaging 16.8 PPG and 4.3 APG. Freshmen forward Adam Lulka is the leading rebounder for Will Brown and company as he comes into this game averaging 7 RPG, and he is also the top scorer in the frontcourt as he averages 9.2 PPG. The Great Danes come into this game shooting 40.5% from the field this season while connecting on 34% of their 3-point attempts.

Isaiah White is the leading scorer for the Maine Black Bears as he comes into this game averaging 14 PPG. Andrew Fleming is the leading rebounder and assists guy for Richard Barron and company as he comes into this game averaging 7.3 RPG and 3.3 APG while also contributing 13.9 PPG. Junior guard Sergio El Darwich has been a solid all-around player for the Black Bears as he averages 11.5 PPG, 4.2 RPG, and 3.1 APG. Maine comes into this game shooting 43.6% from the field this season while connecting on 31.3% of their 3-point attempts.

Maine beat this same Albany team on the road on January 12th, and I think they will find similar success at home against a down Albany team. Andrew Fleming has been a do-it-all type of guy for the Black Bears as he is scoring and rebounding at a high rate, and Albany will have trouble keeping him in check. Maine wins and covers, 64-60.

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