New Hampshire Wildcats vs UMBC Retrievers Prediction, 3/7/2026 College Basketball Picks, Best Bets & Odds

Game: New Hampshire Wildcats vs UMBC Retrievers

Date: Saturday, March 7, 2026

Location: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, MD

TV: ESPN+

The New Hampshire Wildcats (9-20) are hitting the road to Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on Saturday where they will try to defeat the UMBC Retrievers (21-8) in the America East Tournament.

The New Hampshire Wildcats played Bryant and took home the win by a score of 88-83 in their last game. When discussing personal fouls, the Wildcats left the arena with 14 while Bryant accumulated 16 personal fouls. They converted 10 of 26 shots from beyond the arc. Bryant went 73.3% from the free throw line by burying 11 of their 15 shots. Moreover, Bryant collected 39 rebounds (5 offensive, 34 defensive), but didn't have a block. Bryant recorded 13 assists and had 2 steals for the matchup. With respect to defending, New Hampshire allowed the other team to shoot 47.7% from the floor on 31 out of 65 shooting. They also doled out 11 dimes for the matchup while creating 12 turnovers and getting 7 steals. In relation to getting rebounds, they compiled 31 with 5 of them being offensive. From the charity stripe, the Wildcats made 10 of their 19 tries for a percentage of 52.6%. New Hampshire wrapped up the game with a 48.6% FG percentage (35 of 72) and converted 8 of their 28 3-point shots.

Belal El Shakery is one player who played a role for this game. He left the arena with 23 points on 11 out of 15 shooting. He was on the court for 39 mins played and totaled 12 rebounds. He ended up going 73.3% from the floor and also dished out 5 assists.

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New Hampshire comes into this one with a record of 9-20 this season. They lose possession by turning the ball over 11.2 times per game and as a squad they commit 17.7 fouls every game. As a team, New Hampshire is grabbing 35.7 boards per game and is sitting with 326 dimes so far this season, which is 353rd in the nation in terms of passing the rock. The Wildcats are hitting 30.8% from downtown (235 of 764) and 66.5% from the free throw line. They have an average of 69.2 points per game (327th in Division 1) while going 40.7% from the field.

On defense, the Wildcats are forcing 11.4 turnovers per game while drawing 16.4 fouls. They are giving up 33.2% from 3-point land and they rank 199th in the nation in PPG allowed (74.3). The Wildcats are giving up an opponent shooting percentage of 45.9% (761 of 1,659) and they concede 37.2 boards per game as a team. They rank 78th in college in giving up assists to their opponents with 367 conceded on the campaign.

When they last stepped on the court, the UMBC Retrievers got the win with a final of 91-52 against NJIT. The Retrievers earned 29 defensive rebounds and 16 offensive boards for a total of 45 in this game. They coughed up the ball 12 times, while earning 13 steals in this matchup. NJIT was called for 15 personal fouls for the contest which got the Retrievers to the free throw line for a total of 17 shots. They were able to bury 13 of the free throw attempts for a rate of 76.5%. In regard to shooting from 3-point land, UMBC made 12 of their 27 attempts (44.4%). When all was said and done, the Retrievers ended up shooting 33 out of 65 from the field which had them shooting 50.8%. The Retrievers allowed NJIT to knock down 18 of their 56 attempts from the floor which had them shooting 32.1% for the contest. They finished shooting 15.4% from beyond the arc by hitting 4 of 26 and finished the contest at 12 out of 17 at the charity stripe (70.6%). In relation to how they rebounded, UMBC permitted NJIT to grab 27 overall (9 on the offensive glass).

DJ Armstrong pitched in for the Retrievers for this game. He converted 4 of 7 in the game for a field goal rate of 57.1%, and accounted for 3 rebounds. He earned 14 points in his 23 minutes on the hardwood and added 1 assist in this contest.

UMBC has a record of 21-8 for the season. When it comes to offense, the Retrievers are connecting on 46.9% from the floor, which is 86th in the nation. UMBC has earned 2,190 points this season (75.5 per game) and they collect 35.7 boards per game. They are earning an assist 12.3 times per game (296th in the nation) and they turn it over 9.8 times per game. The Retrievers have committed 13.5 personal fouls per game and they hit 75.3% from the charity stripe.

The UMBC defense surrenders 31.1% on 3-pointers (194 of 623) and opponents are converting on 68.1% of their shots from the charity stripe. They allow 10.8 dimes and 33.1 rebounds per contest, which is 15th and 98th in the country. The Retrievers on the defensive end are ranked 32nd in D-1 in PPG given up with 67.1. They are forcing 10.3 turnovers on a nightly basis and allow teams to shoot 42.4% from the field (85th in college).

Who will win tonight's NCAA game against the spread?

Tony Sink's Pick: Take UMBC and under the total points

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