Maine Black Bears vs. Vermont Catamounts Free Prediction 03/09/19

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The Vermont Catamounts (24-6, 14-2 AmEast) will be in the America East Conference Tourney at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium when they clash against the Maine Black Bears (5-26, 3-13 AmEast). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Maine Black Bears at Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds

In their last outing, the Catamounts were victorious over the UMass Lowell River Hawks, 74-57, while the Black Bears lost to the New Hampshire Wildcats, 60-53.

The Catamounts, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.7, had a phenomenal mark of 35.3 and held the River Hawks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.436 (below their season average of 0.542). Maine, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (17.1 vs. 18.9). Vermont’s Anthony Lamb played well, contributing 11 points, eight rebounds and five assists. Sergio El Darwich played a key role for Maine with 12 points and five rebounds.

Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Vermont ranks 289th in possessions per game (66.9) and Maine is 317th (66.0). Additionally, the Black Bears’ 333rd-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 94.3) will square off against the Catamounts’ 24th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 95.2).

Maine at Vermont Free Pick

Free Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Vermont ranks 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while Maine ranks 243rd (15.5).
  • The Catamounts rank 153rd in rebounds per game (35.3) while the Black Bears rank 264th (32.1).
  • Maine is 14th in the country with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Vermont is 41st with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
  • The Catamounts rank 70th in three pointers allowed per game (20.5) while the Black Bears rank 235th (24.9).
  • Maine ranks 40th in steals per game (7.6) while Vermont ranks 174th (5.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 66.4 points per game (7.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.0 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
  • The Black Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.2, up from 8.6 for the season.