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Maine vs. UMBC prediction: UMBC favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/8/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Maine vs UMBC predictions for college basketball Thursday.
UMBC will face Maine in men's college basketball action at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena on Thursday, beginning at 6:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model projects UMBC as the most likely winner of the Maine vs. UMBC game.
This article offers further insights into Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Maine vs. UMBC prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Maine and UMBC 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives UMBC a 77% chance of defeating Maine. Our predicted final score has UMBC winning 71-64.
According to our model, Maine (+7.5) has a 51% chance of covering the spread, while the 133.5-point over/under has a 54% chance of going over.
Maine vs. UMBC odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Maine | UMBC |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +7.5 (-105) | -7.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +300 | -375 |
| Total | o133.5 (-110) | u133.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Maine vs. UMBC picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available 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 | Maine +7.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Maine | +300 |
| Total | Over 133.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 133.5 total points.
Maine vs. UMBC game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball game between UMBC and Maine at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena is scheduled to begin at 6:00 PM ET.
- Who: Maine vs. UMBC
- Date: Thursday, January 8, 2026
- Time: 6:00 PM ET/3:00PM PT
- Venue: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena
Conclusion
We predict UMBC, with a 77% win probability, will likely beat Maine on Thursday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Maine vs. UMBC insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are drawn from 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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