These 2 teams have identical records.
I think what UMass coach Matt McCall said about his team being outworked will get to his players. They've usually played well at home, going 7-4 overall, which isn't bad for a team that has struggled in conference play.
UMass also is loaded with good shooters and they average over 39% from long range at home. They are the ninth-best 3-point shooting team in the country. The Hawks have a below average defense.

UMass has scored at least 71 points in 16 of its 22 games and coming off a home loss. I am taking UMass here in this early tipoff.