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Binghamton Bearcats vs Maine Black Bears Picks and Predictions – Saturday January 24, 2026
Binghamton goes to Orono for an America East conference game against Maine on Saturday, January 24 at 2:00 PM ET at Memorial Gymnasium, with ESPN+ on the call. The market is giving Maine respect for being at home, but the numbers also scream “low-scoring grinder” with a total sitting at 124.5.
Maine is laying -4.5 and -200 on the moneyline. Binghamton is +4.5 with a +165 payout. When you see a short spread paired with a total this low, every possession gets magnified. One bad three-minute stretch can decide both the side and the total.
Binghamton Bearcats vs Maine Black Bears Odds
These are the current lines, and lower totals can move quickly with any late market pressure. Check the updated college basketball odds before you bet it.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton Bearcats | +165 | +4.5 (-114) | 124.5 |
| Maine Black Bears | -200 | -4.5 (-106) | 124.5 |
Binghamton Bearcats Betting Form
Binghamton’s offense is more capable than this line suggests, at least when they’re getting confident guard play. The 88-82 loss to New Hampshire shows their ceiling on a given night, especially when they’re converting at the rim and generating enough free throws to stabilize scoring. Wes Peterson Jr. and Zyier Beverly popping in that game matters because it shows Binghamton can create points without needing perfect team-wide shooting.
From a betting angle, the case for +4.5 is that Binghamton can actually score in this matchup. They’re the better offensive team on paper, and in a low-total game, points are worth more. If they’re not turning it over, they can keep this inside a possession or two even if Maine controls tempo. For more context on form and results, here are Binghamton stats and results.
The issue is travel performance. If Binghamton is truly winless away from home, you have to price in the possibility that their offense drops a tier in a slower road environment. That’s exactly how you end up with a total this low and a home favorite still laying points.
Maine Black Bears Betting Form
Maine wants this game to be ugly, and the 52-49 win over Albany is basically their blueprint. The Black Bears aren’t trying to win with offensive fireworks. They want to shorten possessions, make you grind for shots, and steal a few extra trips with pressure and active hands. Their steals rate fits perfectly in a low-scoring game because a few live-ball turnovers can create the only easy points on the board.
From a spread standpoint, Maine -4.5 is mostly about Binghamton’s road issues and Maine’s ability to dictate pace. If Maine is turning this into a half-court rock fight and forcing Binghamton into late-clock shots, the favorite can cover without ever scoring big. For a snapshot of recent results and the broader profile, here are Maine schedule and stats.
The counterpoint is that Maine’s offense can disappear for long stretches. That’s always the risk laying points with a low-scoring favorite. If you’re not confident generating 65-plus, it only takes one cold stretch for the underdog to hang around.
Binghamton Bearcats vs Maine Black Bears Matchup Breakdown
This game is going to be decided by pace and ball security. Maine prefers fewer possessions and can live with low totals because their defense keeps the scoreboard compressed. Binghamton has the more capable scoring options, but they have to prove they can execute in a slow road setting where every shot is contested.
The total at 124.5 is telling you the market expects Maine to get its environment. If Maine is forcing turnovers and keeping Binghamton off the free-throw line, the under becomes a strong position because both teams can spend long stretches trading empty trips. If Binghamton is converting free throws and getting into early offense before Maine’s defense is set, the total becomes fragile.
In games like this, late-game variance is everything. A few minutes of fouling can add 10-14 points quickly, but it only happens if the game is close enough for intentional fouls to matter and both teams actually convert at the stripe. If you’re weighing side and total together, the Expert Betting Guide is a good refresher on how low totals change the value of points and the risk of late-game swings.
Binghamton Bearcats vs Maine Black Bears Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Binghamton +4.5. In a game priced this low, taking points with the team that can score a little more comfortably is usually the right side. Maine’s offense is not built to separate, and if Binghamton is even average in the half court, they can hang within one or two possessions.
On the total, I lean under 124.5. Maine is going to try to slow this down, and their best path is through defense, turnovers, and ugly possessions. Binghamton can score, but if they’re dealing with a slower game and fewer transition chances, their output can land in the low 60s. That keeps the under in play even if Binghamton covers.
If you’re picking one bet, I prefer the under. The market is already low, but the game script still points toward long possessions, fewer easy looks, and a final score that feels like a first-to-62 kind of night.
Best Bet: Under 124.5
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