The Hartford Hawks (10-8, 3-0 AmEast) will be at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium to meet the Vermont Catamounts (12-6, 2-1 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action starts at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 18, 2020.
Hartford Hawks vs. Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Catamounts had no trouble getting past the Binghamton Bearcats 72-53, while the Hawks edged the Stony Brook Seawolves 68-65.
The Hawks held the Seawolves to an effective field goal percentage of 0.422 (below their season average of 0.501) and had a turnover percentage of 15.3 (better than their season average of 18.7). Vermont, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.145 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 30.0 (above their season average of 27.1). Binghamton had marks of 0.052 and 18.4, respectively, for those same stats. Vermont’s Ben Shungu led the way, recording 12 points and five rebounds. Hunter Marks played a key role for Hartford with 14 points and seven rebounds.
The Catamounts dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last contest, Vermont won 77-75. Vermont’s 0.340 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Hartford, who had a mark of 0.132. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Vermont appears to have the edge on the defensive side of the ball. The Catamounts rank 15th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.432), while Hartford is 218th in effective field goal percentage (0.492).
Hartford at Vermont Odds Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vermont averages 37.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 97th in the NCAA. Hartford ranks 256th in rebounds allowed per game (39.1).
- The Hawks are 25th in the nation with 2.5 blocks allowed per game while the Catamounts are 41st with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Catamounts rank 29th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while the Hawks rank 178th (13.7).
- Vermont averages 25.2 three pointers per game, which ranks 59th in the nation. Hartford ranks 138th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 68.8 points per game (1.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (2.2 below their season average).
- The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.6, up from 10.1 for the season.
