Maine vs UMass Lowell Picks and Prediction – 2/1/2024

The Maine Black Bears wrap a 2 game homestand Thursday night with a game in Massachusetts against UMass Lowell. The Black Bears are one game below .500 following a loss earlier this week to end two game win streak. Offensively Maine has been horrendous averaging to 68.1 points on 45% shooting. Defensively the Black Bears have held their own allowing just 66.5 points per game, but their offense has resulted in a sub 500 record. Stay up to date in college action with our College Basketball Picks.

Peter Filipovity is leading the Maine offense this season averaging 13.6 points and 7.6 rebounds. Kellan Tynes chips in 13.3 points, while AJ Lopez adds 9.2 points per game. Jaden Clayton orchestrates the Black Bears offense averaging 8.1 points and a team leading 4.4 assists.

The UMass Lowell River Hawks will be back on their home floor Thursday night 9 games above .500 following a 7 point loss that ended a lengthy winning streak. Offensively the River Hawks have been phenomenal averaging 8.5 points per game on 49% shooting. Defensively UMass Lowell has been solid allowing just 66.8 points per game but gave up 72 points to Vermont in their last outing.

Defensively UMass Lowell was outmatched in their last game as Vermont scored 72 points including twelve in the overtime on 40% shooting and knocked down 8 triples. Offensively the River Hawks scored 65 points on 36.8% shooting but turned the ball over 16 times in the loss. Quinton Mincey led the way for the river Hawks with 20 points on 11 shots.