The UMBC Retrievers will host the Albany Great Danes in America East play on Thursday. UMBC is 2-2 over its last four games following a four-game losing streak. Albany had its two-game winning streak snapped in a 71-60 loss to New Hampshire on Saturday. The Retrievers are 13-16 overall, including 5-9 in the America East. The Great Danes are 14-14, including 6-7 in the conference. 

Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET on Thursday from the Chesapeake Employers Insurance Arena in Baltimore, Md. Albany is favored by 2.5 points in the latest Albany vs. UMBC odds, while the over/under is 158.5 points per SportsLine consensus. 

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