New Hampshire Wildcats vs Binghamton Bearcats

This NCAAB matchup features New Hampshire Wildcats (8-19 (7-5)) traveling to take on Binghamton Bearcats (7-23 (6-8)) at Events Center (Binghamton), Binghamton, NY. 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. Binghamton averages 67.8 points per game, but they face a New Hampshire defense that holds opponents to 73.6 PPG. The visitors' defensive prowess could limit the home team's scoring output. Meanwhile, New Hampshire scores 69.0 PPG but faces a Binghamton defense that limits opponents to 75.1 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Binghamton will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 1.9-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Binghamton winning by 15 to losing by 11. The market has this game at +1.5, but our model sees value on Binghamton with a 3.4-point edge. Our line: Binghamton -1.9. Combined with the total projection of 137 versus the market line of 140.5, there are opportunities to find value on both sides of this matchup.

Binghamton has struggled this season at 7-23 (6-8). 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 New Hampshire at 8-19 (7-5). Traveling to face Binghamton 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.