Who's Playing

Hartford @ UMBC

Current Records: Hartford 5-15; UMBC 11-10

What to Know

The Hartford Hawks and the UMBC Retrievers are set to square off in an America East matchup at 7 p.m. ET Feb. 9 at Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Hawks winning the first 70-63 and UMBC taking the second 57-49.

Hartford came up short against the UMass Lowell River Hawks on Monday, falling 85-75.

Meanwhile, UMBC strolled past the New Hamp. Wildcats with points to spare this past Saturday, taking the contest 88-77.

Hartford is expected to lose this next one by 6.5. Now might not be the best time to take Hartford against the spread since they've let down bettors for the past three consecutive games.

UMBC's win lifted them to 11-10 while Hartford's loss dropped them down to 5-15. We'll see if the Retrievers can repeat their recent success or if the Hawks bounce back and reverse their fortune.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena -- Baltimore, Maryland
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Retrievers are a solid 6.5-point favorite against the Hawks, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 6.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

UMBC have won eight out of their last 14 games against Hartford.

  • Jan 17, 2021 - UMBC 57 vs. Hartford 49
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Hartford 70 vs. UMBC 63
  • Feb 05, 2020 - UMBC 70 vs. Hartford 59
  • Jan 22, 2020 - UMBC 69 vs. Hartford 60
  • Mar 12, 2019 - UMBC 90 vs. Hartford 85
  • Feb 06, 2019 - Hartford 70 vs. UMBC 61
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Hartford 66 vs. UMBC 64
  • Mar 06, 2018 - UMBC 75 vs. Hartford 60
  • Feb 27, 2018 - UMBC 62 vs. Hartford 53
  • Jan 15, 2018 - UMBC 78 vs. Hartford 56
  • Feb 09, 2017 - Hartford 84 vs. UMBC 77
  • Jan 11, 2017 - UMBC 84 vs. Hartford 68
  • Feb 17, 2016 - Hartford 88 vs. UMBC 65
  • Jan 21, 2016 - Hartford 98 vs. UMBC 87