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UMBC vs. Albany prediction: Why Albany is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/31/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get UMBC vs Albany predictions for college basketball Saturday.
Albany will face UMBC, in what is expected to be a close men's college basketball game, at Broadview Center on Saturday, commencing at 7:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' advanced college basketball model gives Albany a slight edge with a 51% win probability over UMBC.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Saturday's UMBC vs. Albany matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
UMBC vs. Albany prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between UMBC and Albany 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model currently gives Albany a 51% chance of beating UMBC. Our predicted score is UMBC 71-71 Albany.
According to our model, Albany (+1.5) has a 52% chance of covering the spread, while the 141.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
While there is no way for a men's college basketball game to end in a tie, our prediction of 71-71 is based on each team's average score in the above-mentioned simulations of UMBC vs. Albany.
UMBC vs. Albany odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | UMBC | Albany |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -1.5 (-110) | +1.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -120 | +100 |
| Total | o141.5 (-105) | u141.5 (-112) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
UMBC vs. Albany 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 | Albany +1.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Albany | +100 |
| Total | Over 141.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 141.5 total points.
UMBC vs. Albany game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball action between Albany and UMBC at Broadview Center is scheduled to begin at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: UMBC vs. Albany
- Date: Saturday, January 31, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: Broadview Center
Conclusion
We predict Albany, with a 51% win probability, will likely beat UMBC on Saturday.
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