Hampton vs Maryland-Baltimore County Picks and Prediction – 11/20/2024

The Hampton Pirates will make their way to Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on Tuesday evening, where they will take on the UMBC Retrievers. Get the rest of our free college basketball picks here! The Hampton Pirates are currently struggling, sitting at 1-3 overall. Their lone win came against Mid-Atlantic Christian, but since then, they’ve dropped three straight games, including a recent 67-58 loss to Norfolk State. Guard Noah Farrakhan has been the Pirates' standout player, averaging 11.7 points and 2.0 assists per game, though he’s shooting just 32.4% from the field. Hampton has also leaned on George Beale Jr, who is contributing 11.3 points per game on a more efficient 46.4% shooting. However, as a team the Pirates are struggling offensively, averaging just 68.3 points per game while allowing 84.4 points.

On the other side, the UMBC Retrievers are 3-2 and sit third in the America East standings. They’ve been inconsistent but showed potential in a commanding 92-67 victory over Coppin State earlier this season. Bryce Johnson has been pivotal to the Retrievers’ offense, leading the team with 15.6 points and 3.8 rebounds per game, while Ace Valentine is averaging 3.8 assists. UMBC’s offense has been more productive than Hampton's, averaging 77.2 points per game, but defensive lapses have also been evident, as they allow 77.2 points per game.

Hampton looks to avoid what could be their fourth consecutive loss, while UMBC hopes to shake off a loss from Saint Peter’s. UMBC’s scoring will give them a clear advantage in this game, expect them to cover the -7.5 spread en route to the win. Final score prediction, Retrievers win 79-69.