Bryant vs Maryland-Baltimore County Picks and Prediction – 1/6/2024

The Bryant Bulldogs continue a road trip Saturday with a game in Maryland against UMBC. The Bulldogs are one game above .500 following a 17 point loss to Ole Miss in their last outing. For other college basketball plays see our College Basketball Picks. Defensively Bryant was outmatched in their last game against Ole Miss giving up 95 points on 53.8% shooting. Offensively Bryant did shoot the ball well making 42% of their shots and knocked down 12 long balls to score 78 points but eleven turnovers cost them the win.

Sherif Gross-Bullock is the offensive leader for Bryant this season averaging 17.6 points per game. Rafael Pinzon averages 13.1 points and Daniel Rivera chips in 11 points per game. Earl Timberlake averages 13 points and adds a team high 8.9 rebounds and 4.6 assists.

The UMBC Retrievers stay at home Saturday five games below .500 on a 5 game skid. Offensively UMBC has been solid this season averaging 79 points on 46.4% shooting from the floor. Defensively the Retrievers have been terrible giving up 84 points per game and have allowed 95 points per game over their last two outings.

Defensively UMBC was obliterated in their last game giving up 87 points on 53.4% shooting in four 8.4% from beyond the arc. Offensively the Retrievers did shoot the ball well scoring 85 points on 46.2% shooting but turned the ball over 14 times leading to the loss. Bryce Johnson led the way for you UMBC with 31 points on 16 shots.