It will be a clash between two superb defenses when the Dartmouth Big Green (7-7) take on the Vermont Catamounts (9-5) at Edward Leede Arena. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 2, 2020.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Dartmouth Big Green Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Big Green lost to the New Hampshire Wildcats, 70-56, while the Catamounts dismantled the George Washington Colonials, 76-51.
Vermont played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.117 (matching their season average) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.575 (above their season average of 0.478). For those same stats, George Washington was 0.031 and 0.383, respectively. Dartmouth, on the other hand, held New Hampshire to an offensive rebounding percentage of 8.3 (below their season average of 32.3). Chris Knight played well for Dartmouth with 15 points and nine rebounds. Anthony Lamb, meanwhile led the way for Vermont, recording 23 points and eight rebounds.
The Catamounts won the sole contest between these two teams last year, 73-59. Getting to the free throw line was one of Vermont’s biggest advantages. They made 30 trips to the line, while Dartmouth went just six times. This is the first time these teams will meet this year.
Dartmouth might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they go head-to-head against one of the nation’s best defenses. Vermont currently ranks 32nd in defensive efficiency, while the Big Green rank 261st in offensive efficiency. Ball security should be an advantage for the Catamounts. They rank 56th at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.3 percent), while the Big Green force the 86th-fewest turnovers in the nation (opponents’ turnover percentage of 18.4 percent).
Vermont Catamounts vs. Dartmouth Big Green ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vermont averages 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Dartmouth ranks 225th in three pointers allowed per game (25.0).
- The Big Green rank 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Catamounts rank 63rd (3.0).
- Dartmouth ranks 44th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while Vermont ranks 68th (6.0).
- The Catamounts rank 27th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Big Green rank 122nd (12.6).
- Dartmouth ranks 97th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Vermont ranks 177th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.0, up from 9.6 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Big Green have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (0.2 below their season average).
