Game Details:
Date: December 12, 2023
Time: 6:00 PM ET
Venue: Costello Athletic Center, Lowell, Massachusetts
TV Channel: ESPN+
Line: UMass Lowell -17 (-110), LIU +17 (-110)
Over/Under: 150.5 (-110)
Team Standings:
LIU: 1-7
UMass Lowell: 6-3
Betting:
Spread: UMass Lowell is heavily favored by 17 points. This is a large spread, indicating that the oddsmakers believe UMass Lowell will win convincingly.
Total Points: The over/under is set at 150.5 points. This is a relatively low total, suggesting that the game is expected to be a low-scoring affair.
Expert Picks:
ATS: Most experts are picking UMass Lowell to cover the spread. Some believe that the spread is too large and that LIU could keep it close, while others believe that UMass Lowell will win by a comfortable margin.
Over/Under: Experts are split on the over/under. Some believe that the game will be a low-scoring affair due to UMass Lowell’s strong defense, while others believe that LIU’s offensive struggles will lead to a low-scoring game.
My Prediction:
I believe that UMass Lowell will win the game and cover the spread. I also believe that the game will go under the total points line.
Here’s why:
UMass Lowell has a much better record than LIU and is playing at home.
UMass Lowell has a strong defense, which should be able to slow down LIU’s offense.
LIU has struggled offensively this season and is on a three-game losing streak.
The over/under is relatively low, which suggests that the game is expected to be low-scoring.
Final Score Prediction:
UMass Lowell 80, LIU 63
Pick: Take UMass Lowell -17 points tonight. ***LOSS***
