Who's Playing

Maine @ Hartford

Current Records: Maine 5-19; Hartford 7-16

What to Know

The Hartford Hawks are 10-3 against the Maine Black Bears since January of 2016, and they'll have a chance to extend that success Wednesday. The Hawks and Maine will face off in an America East battle at 7 p.m. ET at Chase Family Arena. Coming off of a win even when the odds were against them, Hartford has to be feeling especially confident now that the spread is in their favor.

Hartford escaped with a win on Monday against the Vermont Catamounts by the margin of a single free throw, 75-74.

Meanwhile, Maine lost to the Stony Brook Seawolves at home by a decisive 85-74 margin.

This next game looks promising for Hartford, who are favored by a full 10.5 points. They are currently three-for-three against the spread in their most recent games, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

The Hawks' win brought them up to 7-16 while the Black Bears' defeat pulled them down to 5-19. A couple defensive numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Hartford has allowed their opponents to shoot 45.30% from the floor on average, which is the 53rd highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. Maines have had an even harder time: they have allowed their opponents to shoot 47% from the floor on average, which is the sixth highest shooting percentage allowed in college basketball. The good news? The teams might be seeing more of their shots fall.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Chase Family Arena -- West Hartford, Connecticut
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Hawks are a big 10.5-point favorite against the Black Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 10.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -109

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Series History

Hartford have won ten out of their last 13 games against Maine.

  • Jan 31, 2022 - Hartford 78 vs. Maine 66
  • Dec 20, 2020 - Hartford 65 vs. Maine 50
  • Dec 19, 2020 - Hartford 63 vs. Maine 60
  • Mar 03, 2020 - Maine 71 vs. Hartford 65
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Hartford 55 vs. Maine 49
  • Feb 13, 2019 - Hartford 81 vs. Maine 73
  • Jan 16, 2019 - Hartford 77 vs. Maine 76
  • Feb 15, 2018 - Hartford 67 vs. Maine 63
  • Jan 18, 2018 - Hartford 86 vs. Maine 68
  • Feb 06, 2017 - Maine 52 vs. Hartford 41
  • Jan 16, 2017 - Hartford 54 vs. Maine 44
  • Feb 24, 2016 - Hartford 82 vs. Maine 74
  • Jan 27, 2016 - Maine 105 vs. Hartford 100