Washington Huskies Host UMass-Lowell River Hawks in College Basketball Matchup

The Washington Huskies are set to face the UMass-Lowell River Hawks in a college basketball matchup on Sunday, November 17, 2024, at the Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion. The game is scheduled to start at 10:30 PM ET.

Washington, with a 2-1 record this season, is coming off a 77-62 win over Seattle Pacific. Despite their home record of 2-0, the Huskies have struggled with their shooting, averaging just 69.7 points per game and shooting 41.5% from the field and 29.3% from beyond the arc. Great Osobor leads the team in scoring with an average of 12 points and 11.3 rebounds per game, while Tyler Harris contributes 10.7 points and 5 rebounds per game[1][2].

UMass-Lowell, boasting a 2-0 record, faces a challenging road game against the Huskies. The River Hawks have a history of struggling on the road, having lost each of their last four road games. However, they have shown resilience in night games, winning 10 of their last 11 night games following a road loss[1][2].

Betting odds favor the Washington Huskies, with a spread of -9 to -10.5 points. According to Dimers‘ advanced college basketball model, Washington has an 84% chance of winning the game, with a predicted final score of 82-71. The over/under is set at 154.5 to 156 points, with a slight lean towards the under[2].

The game will be available to stream on ESPN+, and tickets can be purchased through Ticketmaster. The matchup is expected to be closely watched, given the contrasting strengths and weaknesses of both teams[1][2][5].