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Albany heads to Smithfield on Thursday, February 5, 2026 for a 6:00 PM ET tip at the Chace Athletic Center against Bryant, with the game streaming on ESPN+. It’s an America East matchup that’s basically priced as a pick’em, which feels right given how uneven both teams have been. The weird part is that Albany is slightly favored even though they’ve been brutal away from home. That tells you the market is leaning into Albany’s offensive baseline more than venue.
Albany is 7-16 and just lost a tight one to UMBC 68-65, a game where they got solid production from Okechukwu Okeke and Isaac Abidde but still couldn’t close. Bryant is 7-15 and coming off a 92-84 home win over New Hampshire, which is important because it shows the Bulldogs can push tempo and score in this building when the threes are falling and the ball is moving.
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Albany vs Bryant Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should always monitor movement and compare price as tip approaches. You can also track the latest college basketball odds to see if the spread or total shifts before the market settles.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albany Great Danes | -118 | +0.5 (-118) | O 135.5 |
| Bryant Bulldogs | -107 | -0.5 (-107) | U 135.5 (-116) |
Albany Great Danes Betting Form
Albany’s offense is good enough to win this game, even on the road. They shoot 46.2% from the field and 54.6% on twos, and that matters in a game priced near a pick’em because it suggests they can generate decent looks without needing a massive three-point night. Okeke and Abidde giving you 19 and 20 in the UMBC game is the type of interior-plus-perimeter balance you want when you’re trying to win away from home.
The problem is the away record. At 2-12 on the road, Albany has had trouble handling game swings and late execution in hostile environments. Amir Lindsey is the key for that, because if he’s scoring efficiently and controlling possessions, Albany can avoid the ugly empty stretches that kill underdogs and short favorites. If Albany plays clean offense and doesn’t give away transition chances, the +0.5 is fine. If they get sloppy and start trading bad shots for Bryant threes, this can flip quickly. For a broader look at Albany’s profile, Albany stats and results are easy to track through the NCAAB teams hub.
Bryant Bulldogs Betting Form
Bryant’s last home game is the reason they’re not priced as a bigger underdog here. Scoring 92 against New Hampshire shows their ceiling when the offense is flowing. Aaron Davis III and Keegan Harvey both getting 17 points is what Bryant needs, because they’re not built around a single go-to scorer who can bail them out every trip. When multiple guys are contributing, the spacing improves and the threes become easier.
At home, Bryant has been more stable at 6-3, and that matters in a pick’em type spread. They also shoot free throws well enough to close. If this is a one-possession game in the final two minutes, Bryant has a real path to winning simply by making free throws and not turning it over. The swing factor is the three-point volume. They take enough threes that a hot stretch can decide the game, but it also means there can be long cold stretches that create scoring droughts.
Albany Great Danes vs Bryant Bulldogs Matchup Breakdown
This game is about shot quality versus venue. Albany’s efficiency inside the arc gives them a strong base, and it’s why they can win even if the game slows down. Bryant’s advantage is home comfort and the ability to create quick scoring bursts with threes. If Bryant is hitting threes early, it forces Albany into a more perimeter-heavy game than they want, and that’s when Albany’s road issues tend to show up.
The total at 135.5 is not high, but it’s also not a dead Under given Bryant’s 92-point home game recently. If Bryant tries to push pace and Albany responds, this can creep higher than the number suggests. If Albany controls possessions and turns this into a half-court game with long, clean offensive sets, the Under becomes more attractive and it also supports Albany covering because fewer possessions tighten variance.
Late-game execution matters a lot in spreads this short. If either team gets into foul trouble, or if the game turns into free throw trading, 135.5 can move quickly. It’s a game where script matters more than averages, and that’s usually the angle I focus on in any sports betting strategy guide approach to pick’em conference games.
UC Irvine Anteaters
vs
CSU Bakersfield Roadrunners
Open
vs
Feb 05, 2026 22:00 EST
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Score
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-16.00 -110
Spread
+16.00 -110
o+145.50-110
Total
u+145.50-110
-2,000
Moneyline
+1,100
CSU Fullerton Titans
vs
UC Riverside Highlanders
Open
vs
Feb 05, 2026 22:00 EST
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Score
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-6.50 -110
Spread
+6.50 -110
o+155.00-110
Total
u+155.00-110
-333
Moneyline
+260
Cal Baptist Lancers
vs
Tarleton State Texans
Open
vs
Feb 05, 2026 22:00 EST
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Score
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-9.50 -110
Spread
+9.50 -110
o+141.50-110
Total
u+141.50-110
-526
Moneyline
+385
Albany Great Danes vs Bryant Bulldogs Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Albany +0.5. It’s not a comfortable bet because the road record is glaring, but Albany’s offensive efficiency gives them a cleaner path to scoring than Bryant has possession to possession. In a near pick’em, I’m usually taking the team that can get better looks without needing variance. Albany’s interior efficiency and the fact that they’ve been competitive in tight games recently makes me think they can steal this one even in a tough venue.
On the total, I lean Under 135.5. The number is close to the combined average, but the more likely script is a competitive, half-court game where both teams value possessions and the margin stays tight. If Bryant gets hot from three again, the Under is in trouble, but that’s the risk you accept when you’re betting a modest total in a game where one side can swing outcomes with perimeter volume.
Best Bet: Under 135.5 (-116).
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
America East games are often tighter than the records suggest, and the market tends to price home court aggressively because the venues matter. The best way to approach these spots is to stay selective, focus on repeatable edges like shot profile and free throw reliability, and avoid chasing the last result.
If you’re building a Thursday card, start with today’s college basketball picks and compare which games offer a clear script advantage instead of just a “who’s better” debate. Over time, that approach does more for your bankroll than trying to win every pick’em on feel.
