UMBC Retrievers vs Albany Great Danes predictions, Feb 21, 2026

Feb 21, 2026 0 Comment By Yuriy Borshchenko

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The upcoming NCAA college basketball matchup between the UMBC Retrievers and the Albany Great Danes promises to be an intriguing contest on February 21, 2026, at the Retrievers’ home venue.

Recent form indicates that UMBC is in strong shape, having won their last five matches. This winning streak reflects not only their offensive prowess but also defensive resilience, which could be pivotal in stifling Albany’s attempts at scoring. The Retrievers have successfully exploited their home court advantage, making them difficult to beat when playing in familiar surroundings.

In contrast, the Albany Great Danes have shown a more inconsistent form, recording three wins in their last five outings. While they possess the capability to compete and pull off an upset, they will need to enhance their consistency and capitalize on scoring opportunities against a well-rounded UMBC squad.

Bookmakers have the odds favoring the Retrievers at 1.34, suggesting a perceived likelihood of home success. Our model also supports this with a 62.4% probability of a UMBC win and a 37.6% chance for Albany. However, with college basketball’s inherent unpredictability, fans can expect a competitive encounter that may hinge on crucial moments rather than outright certainties.

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UMBC
67.4%		 Albany
32.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 76:69

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Betting Odds

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betsson 1.37 2.9
MarathonBet 1.39 2.81
WilliamHill 1.4 2.95
Pinnacle 1.37 2.76

Latest Results

19.02.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 75:62
14.02.26 New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 63:85
12.02.26 Maine Black Bears basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 62:78
05.02.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Binghamton Bearcats basketball – 79:62
31.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 46:55 OT		 19.02.26 NJIT Highlanders basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 63:81
14.02.26 Binghamton Bearcats basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 74:77
07.02.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – 79:89
05.02.26 Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 63:65
31.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 46:55 OT

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UMBC won 4.
  • UMBC is in fantastic form, winning most of its recent matches (last 5 games: 5 wins).
  • Albany‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).
  • In this match, UMBC is seen as the favorite.
  • In the last 18 head-to-head matches, UMBC won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1214:1200. (average 67.4:66.7).
  • Including home matches between the teams, UMBC won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 3 matches, and goals 490:487. (average 70:69.6).

    Latest Head To Head

    31.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 46:55 OT
    27.02.25 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 74:78
    23.01.25 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 87:92 OT
    17.02.24 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 80:75
    03.02.24 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 102:114

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.74%)

    2. Arizona Wildcats: 6 (12.57%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (10.05%)

    4. Houston Cougars: 8 (9.42%)

    5. Iowa State: 13 (5.8%)

    6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.39%)

    7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.39%)

    8. Connecticut Huskies: 17 (4.44%)

    9. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.59%)

    10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (2.9%)

    11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.84%)

    12. Michigan State: 51 (1.48%)

    13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.48%)

    14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.13%)

    15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.13%)

    16. Louisville: 67 (1.13%)

    17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (1.13%)

    18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.13%)

    19. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.13%)

    20. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.93%)

    21. North Carolina: 101 (0.75%)

    22. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.6%)

    23. Clemson: 126 (0.6%)

    24. Brigham Young: 126 (0.6%)

    25. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.6%)

    26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.5%)

    27. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.5%)

    28. NC State: 151 (0.5%)

    29. Texas Tech: 201 (0.38%)

    30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.38%)

    31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.38%)

    32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.3%)

    33. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.3%)

    34. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.3%)

    35. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.3%)

    36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.3%)

    37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.3%)

    38. UCLA: 251 (0.3%)

    39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

    41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.15%)

    44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.15%)

    45. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

    46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

    47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

    49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

    50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

    51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.08%)

    52. TCU: 1001 (0.08%)

    53. West Virginia: 1001 (0.08%)

    54. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.08%)

    55. Creighton: 1001 (0.08%)

    56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.08%)

    57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.08%)

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