Vermont Catamounts at Towson Tigers ATS Prediction

Victor TrejosBasketball, College Basketball

The Vermont Catamounts (4-3) will travel to SECU Arena to meet the Towson Tigers (2-4). Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Friday, November 30, 2018.

Vermont Catamounts vs. Towson Tigers Betting Odds

Both teams beat their last opponent. The Tigers defeated the Loyola Maryland Greyhounds 85-69, while the Catamounts beat the George Washington Colonials 69-53.

The Catamounts had an absurd effective field goal percentage of 0.635 (above their season average of 0.529), while the Colonials had a free throw rate of 0.159 (below their season average of 0.234). Meanwhile, Towson played a flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.368 (above their season average of 0.223) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 38.2 (above their season average of 32.6). For those same stats, Loyola Maryland put up marks of 0.255 and 29.7, respectively. Brian Fobbs played a pivotal role for Towson with 25 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Vermont was lifted by Anthony Lamb, who finished with 16 points and nine rebounds.

The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. Since last season, the Tigers rank 18th in offensive rebounding percentage (34.9 percent), while Vermont ranks seventh in defensive rebounding percentage (77.4 percent). Furthermore, the Catamounts, who rank seventh in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.304), could earn plenty of trips to the line against the Tigers, who rank 284th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.267).

Vermont Catamounts vs. Towson Tigers ATS Pick

Free College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Towson, O/U – Over

Betting Notes (2017-Present):

  • Towson ranks 70th in rebounds per game (37.7) while Vermont ranks 266th (33.4).
  • The Catamounts rank 259th in three pointers attempted per game (19.5) while the Tigers rank 293rd (18.3).
  • Towson ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Vermont ranks 67th (2.8).
  • The Tigers rank 125th in steals per game (6.5) while the Catamounts rank 298th (4.2).
  • Vermont ranks 169th in assists per game (13.4) while Towson ranks 286th (11.6).