Howard vs Maryland-Baltimore County Picks and Prediction – 11/25/2024

The Howard Bison will be on the road Monday for a game in Baltimore against the UMBC Retrievers. Howard has split their first six games of the year but come into Monday on a three-game winning streak following a 5 point victory against FIU in their last outing. Offensively the Bison have been top tier this season averaging 74.6 points on 44.8% from the floor. Defensively Howard has had some issues allowing 78.2 points per game but gave up just 70 in their last win. Stay up to date with our College Basketball Picks.

Marcus Dockery leads the Howard offense this season averaging 15 points per game. Blake Harper is second on the team averaging 12.4 points and Bryce Harris ships in a third-best 11.4 points per game. Harris also leads Howard averaging 7.6 rebounds per contest. Anwar gill is 4th on the team every 9.6 points and leads the way dishing out four assists per game.

The UMBC Retrievers come into Monday's one game below .500 on a three-game skid following a four point loss to Boston. Offensively the Retrievers have been solid this season averaging 8.1 points per game but have averaged 66.6 points per game during their three-game skid. Defensively UMBC has had a few struggles allowing 74.1 points per game and have given up an average of 76.5 points per game over their last two outings.

Bryce Johnson leads UMBC this season averaging 14.9 points per game. Marcus Banks Jr. averages 12.7 points and Josh Odunowo averages 10.9 points and adds a team high 5 rebounds per contest. Louie Jordan is averaging 9.7 points, while Marlon Short chips in 7.9 points per game. Ace Valentine averages 5.3 points in a team high 3 assists per contest.

UMBC is better on both sides of the ball and will rely on that edge Monday. Take the Retrievers to do the job Monday to get their 4th win of the year to even their record at .500. UMBC will do enough Monday to get the win and cover against Howard. Final Score Prediction, UMBC Retrievers win and cover 73-62.