The Vermont Catamounts (18-6, 8-1 AmEast) and the Hartford Hawks (13-11, 6-3 AmEast) battle at Chase Family Arena. The Catamounts will attempt to extend their eight-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Hartford Hawks Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hawks were beaten by the UMBC Retrievers, 70-59, while the Catamounts won big over the Maine Black Bears, 77-52.
Vermont dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an extraordinary offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 29.0) and a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 15.9). For those same stats, Maine was 9.7 and 22.2, respectively. Hartford, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.207 vs. 0.164). Malik Ellison was a key piece for Hartford with 20 points and 12 rebounds. Vermont, meanwhile, was led by Anthony Lamb, who put up 19 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Stef Smith led the Catamounts to a 74-57 victory. He put up 10 points and five rebounds. Vermont out-rebounded Hartford. The Catamounts had 11 offensive rebounds and 37 total rebounds, while the Hawks had six and 25, respectively.
Hartford might struggle to find the bottom of the net as they square off against one of the country’s best defenses. Vermont currently ranks 12th in defensive efficiency while the Hawks rank 323rd in offensive efficiency.
Vermont Catamounts at Hartford Hawks Betting Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Hartford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vermont ranks 73rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.1) while Hartford ranks 273rd (38.9).
- The Catamounts are 37th in the NCAA with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Hawks are 47th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- Hartford averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 65th in the country. Vermont ranks 69th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Catamounts rank 22nd in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Hawks rank 159th (13.3).
- Vermont ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Hartford ranks 162nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.8 points per game (1.1 below their season average).
- The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Hartford has lost by an average of 0.9 points.
