Maine Black Bears vs New Hampshire Wildcats

This NCAAB matchup features Maine Black Bears (6-21 (4-7)) traveling to take on New Hampshire Wildcats (8-17 (7-4)) at Lundholm Gymnasium, Durham, NH. These two teams are closely matched, with both squads posting similar scoring differentials this season. This projects as a competitive contest that could go either way. On offense, New Hampshire averages 69.5 points per game, which exceeds what the Maine defense typically allows (69.3 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. Meanwhile, Maine scores 62.6 PPG but faces a New Hampshire defense that limits opponents to 74.4 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and New Hampshire will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model projects New Hampshire to win by approximately 3.9 points. The 68% confidence interval ranges from New Hampshire winning by 18 to losing by 10. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

New Hampshire has struggled this season at 8-17 (7-4). The wins have been hard to come by, and the team is looking for answers on both ends of the floor. Home court advantage will be critical for any chance at pulling off an upset. It's been a difficult season for Maine at 6-21 (4-7). Traveling to face New Hampshire presents a significant challenge, though every game is a chance to build for the future. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.