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Bryant vs. UMBC prediction: UMBC favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Bryant vs UMBC predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UMBC and Bryant are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on Thursday, with tipoff at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts UMBC as the most likely winner of the Bryant vs. UMBC game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Bryant vs. UMBC prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Bryant and UMBC 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives UMBC an 86% chance of beating Bryant University. Our predicted final score has UMBC winning 76-65.
According to our model, UMBC (-10.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 138.5 points has a 52% chance of going over.
Bryant vs. UMBC odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Bryant | UMBC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +10.5 (-102) | -10.5 (-106) |
| Moneyline | +475 | -650 |
| Total | o138.5 (-110) | u138.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Bryant vs. UMBC picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | UMBC -10.5 | -106 |
| Moneyline | UMBC | -650 |
| Total | Over 138.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 138.5 total points.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Bryant vs. UMBC game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between UMBC and Bryant at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is scheduled to start at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Bryant University vs. UMBC
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
Conclusion
We predict UMBC, with an 86% win probability, will likely beat Bryant University on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Bryant University vs. UMBC insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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