The third-seeded Maine Black Bears will battle the top-seeded Bryant Bulldogs in the championship game of the America East Tournament on Saturday. Maine advanced with a 57-42 win over second-seeded Vermont, while Bryant downed fourth-seeded Albany 91-78 in Tuesday's semifinals. The Black Bears (20-13, 10-6 America East), who have won three in a row, are 8-10 on the road this season. The Bulldogs (22-11, 14-2 America East), who have won five straight, are 11-3 on their home court in 2024-25.

Tip-off from Bryant's Chace Athletic Center in Smithfield, R.I., is set for 11 a.m. ET. Bryant is a 7.5-point favorite in the latest Maine vs. Bryant odds from SportsLine consensus, while the over/under for total points scored is 142.5. 

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