Who's Playing
Albany Great Danes @ Bryant Bulldogs
Current Records: Albany 13-17, Bryant 18-12
How To Watch
- When: Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at 7 p.m. ET
- Where: Chace Athletic Center -- Smithfield, Rhode Island
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What to Know
Albany has enjoyed a two-game homestand but will soon have to dust off their road jerseys. They and the Bryant Bulldogs will face off in an America East battle at 7:00 p.m. ET on Tuesday at Chace Athletic Center. Albany is expected to lose this one by 6.5 points, so we'll see if that gives them a bit of motivation.
Albany fought the good fight in their overtime matchup against Maine on Saturday but wound up with a less-than-desirable result. They fell just short of the Black Bears by a score of 74-71. Albany has not had much luck with Maine recently, as the team's come up short the last three times they've met.
Meanwhile, Bryant finally caught a break after three consecutive losses. Everything went their way against the Highlanders on Saturday as the Bulldogs made off with a 101-82 win. The win was just what Bryant needed coming off of a 89-67 defeat in their prior game.
The Great Danes have been struggling recently as they've lost four of their last five matchups, which put a noticeable dent in their 13-17 record this season. As for the Bulldogs, their victory bumped their record up to 18-12.
Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as both teams are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. Albany hasn't had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 78.9 points per game. However, it's not like Bryant struggles in that department as they've been averaging 78.7 points per game. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher.
Albany came up short against Bryant in their previous meeting back in January, falling 98-89. Can Albany avenge their defeat or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
Odds
Bryant is a solid 6.5-point favorite against Albany, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Bettors have moved against the Bulldogs slightly, as the game opened with the Bulldogs as a 8.5-point favorite.
The oddsmakers are expecting fireworks from the offense and set the over/under at a high 168 points.
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Series History
Bryant has won 3 out of their last 4 games against Albany.
- Jan 20, 2024 - Bryant 98 vs. Albany 89
- Feb 08, 2023 - Bryant 87 vs. Albany 62
- Jan 11, 2023 - Bryant 86 vs. Albany 69
- Dec 06, 2017 - Albany 84 vs. Bryant 68