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Albany @ Hartford

Current Records: Albany 9-13; Hartford 5-13

What to Know

The Albany Great Danes haven't won a matchup against the Hartford Hawks since Jan. 26 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought Saturday. Albany and Hartford will face off in an America East battle at 4 p.m. ET at Chase Family Arena. Given that both teams suffered a loss in their last game, they both have a little extra motivation heading into this contest.

The Great Danes were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 59-53 to the UMBC Retrievers.

Meanwhile, the Hawks were within striking distance but couldn't close the gap on Wednesday as they fell 70-64 to the New Hamp. Wildcats.

Albany is expected to lose this next one by 3.5. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 9-3 ATS in away games but only 11-11 all in all.

When the two teams previously met in February of last year, Albany was in the race but had to settle for second with an 83-77 finish. The loss knocked them out of the playoffs, so expect them to come at Hartford with a vengeful fire.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 4 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chase Family Arena -- West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hawks are a 3.5-point favorite against the Great Danes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Hawks as a 2.5-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Albany have won seven out of their last 13 games against Hartford.

  • Feb 28, 2021 - Hartford 83 vs. Albany 77
  • Feb 12, 2020 - Hartford 66 vs. Albany 60
  • Jan 25, 2020 - Hartford 62 vs. Albany 48
  • Mar 02, 2019 - Hartford 82 vs. Albany 80
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Albany 84 vs. Hartford 77
  • Feb 11, 2018 - Albany 69 vs. Hartford 63
  • Jan 03, 2018 - Hartford 72 vs. Albany 64
  • Mar 01, 2017 - Albany 100 vs. Hartford 71
  • Feb 25, 2017 - Albany 80 vs. Hartford 62
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Albany 74 vs. Hartford 61
  • Mar 02, 2016 - Hartford 68 vs. Albany 59
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Albany 75 vs. Hartford 59
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Albany 86 vs. Hartford 60

Injury Report for Hartford

No Injury Information

Injury Report for Albany

  • De'Vondre Perry: Out for the Season (Undisclosed)