How to watch Albany vs. Bryant basketball game
How to watch Albany vs. Bryant basketball game
Halftime Report
Bryant needs a win to get to even, but right now it’s anybody’s game. They have jumped out to a quick 43-37 lead against Albany.
If Bryant keeps playing like this, they’ll bump their record up to 9-9 in no time. On the other hand, Albany will have to make due with a 9-10 record unless they turn things around (and fast).
Who’s Playing
Bryant Bulldogs @ Albany Great Danes
Current Records: Bryant 8-9, Albany 9-9
How To Watch
- When: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 6:30 p.m. ET
- Where: Broadview Center — Albany, New York
- TV: ESPN Plus
- Follow: CBS Sports App
- Online Streaming: Catch select College Basketball matches on Fubo (Try for free. Regional restrictions may apply.)
- Ticket Cost: $24.00
What to Know
Albany will be in front of their home fans on Thursday, but a look at the spread shows they might need that home-court advantage. They and the Bryant Bulldogs will face off in an America East battle at 6:30 p.m. ET at Broadview Center. The Great Danes are strutting in with some offensive muscle as they’ve averaged 75.4 points per game this season.
Albany is headed into the matchup having just suffered their biggest defeat since November 30, 2024 on Saturday. They wound up on the wrong side of a bruising 87-66 walloping at the hands of Maine. The Great Danes have struggled against the Black Bears recently, as the game was their fifth consecutive lost matchup.
Even though they lost, Albany smashed the offensive glass and finished the game with 15 offensive rebounds. That strong performance was nothing new for the team: they’ve now pulled down at least ten offensive rebounds in three consecutive matches.
Meanwhile, Bryant hadn’t done well against Vermont recently (they were 0-4 in their previous four matchups), but they didn’t let the past get in their way on Saturday. Bryant blew past Vermont 73-53. The oddsmakers were on the Bulldogs’ side, but they didn’t give the squad enough credit as the margin was unexpectedly wide.
Albany’s loss dropped their record down to 9-9. As for Bryant, their victory was their third straight at home, which pushed their record up to 8-9.
Some high-performance offense is likely on the agenda as both are some of the highest scoring teams in the league. Albany hasn’t had any problem running up the score this season, having averaged 75.4 points per game. However, it’s not like Bryant struggles in that department as they’ve been averaging 82.1. With both teams so easily able to put up points, the only question left is who can run the score up higher.
Albany came up short against Bryant in their previous matchup back in March of 2024, falling 83-79. Will Albany have more luck at home instead of on the road?
Odds
Bryant is a 3-point favorite against Albany, 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 Bulldogs as a 2.5-point favorite.
The over/under is 158.5 points.
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Series History
Bryant has won 4 out of their last 5 games against Albany.
- Mar 05, 2024 – Bryant 83 vs. Albany 79
- Jan 20, 2024 – Bryant 98 vs. Albany 89
- Feb 08, 2023 – Bryant 87 vs. Albany 62
- Jan 11, 2023 – Bryant 86 vs. Albany 69
- Dec 06, 2017 – Albany 84 vs. Bryant 68
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