Albany Great Danes vs UMBC Retrievers predictions, Jan 31, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash on January 31, 2026, the Albany Great Danes will face off against the UMBC Retrievers at home. Both teams have shown promise in their recent form, with the Great Danes winning 2 of their last 5 matches and the Retrievers securing victories in 3 of their last 5 outings.

The bookmakers have given the UMBC Retrievers a slight edge with odds of 1.79 compared to Albany’s 1.96. Our model prediction also leans towards the Retrievers with a 50.9% probability of an away win, while the Great Danes have a 49.1% chance of securing a home victory. The predicted final score based on the odds stands at 69:71 in favor of UMBC.

Both teams will need to leverage their tactical strengths and capitalize on their recent form to secure the win in this highly anticipated matchup. It promises to be a close and exciting game, and with both teams having the potential to come out on top, fans can expect a thrilling battle on the court.

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Albany
47.5%

UMBC
52.5%

Prediction (the most likely score): 69:71

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.87		1.73
	2		1.8
	1.92		1.75
	2.1		1.76

Latest Results

29.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 68:77
24.01.26 New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 80:72
22.01.26 Maine Black Bears basketball – Albany Great Danes basketball – 52:49
19.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 75:68
15.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – Binghamton Bearcats basketball – 69:53

29.01.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 64:55
24.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – 79:56
22.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 87:74
19.01.26 Binghamton Bearcats basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 60:78
15.01.26 Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 79:74 OT

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Albany won 2.

Both teams are showing inconsistent performances lately.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 17 head-to-head matches, Albany won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 10 matches, and goals 1154:1159. (average 67.9:68.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Albany won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 667:669. (average 66.7:66.9).

Latest Head To Head

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
15.02.23 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 81:74

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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