Thu Feb 06 23:30:00 UTC 2025: **Bryant Bulldogs Favored to Beat Albany Great Danes in America East Showdown**

Smithfield, RI – The Bryant Bulldogs (14-9, 8-0 America East) will look to extend their undefeated conference record when they host the Albany Great Danes (11-12, 3-5 America East) on Thursday at 6 p.m. EST. The Bulldogs are heavily favored, with betting lines setting them at -10.5 points.

Bryant, currently atop the America East standings, boasts a strong offensive game, averaging 39.5 points in the paint and 76.1 points per game overall. Earl Timberlake leads the team with 13.0 points per game, while Rafael Pinzon recently exploded for 29 points against NJIT. The Bulldogs are 6-2 at home this season.

Albany, meanwhile, is coming off a less successful stretch, holding a 3-5 conference record. While they average 74.9 points per game and excel at offensive rebounding (9.6 per game, led by DeMarr Langford Jr.’s 2.3), they face a tough challenge against Bryant’s strong defense.

Key players for Albany include Amar’e Marshall (13.6 points per game) and Byron Joshua (averaging 11.5 points over the last 10 games). Bryant’s Timberlake is a standout player, averaging a double-double with 15.5 points and 8.8 rebounds, along with 4.6 assists and 1.6 blocks.

The over/under for the game is set at 158.5 points. The game will be a crucial matchup in the America East conference race, with Bryant aiming to maintain their dominance and Albany looking for an upset victory.

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