It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the New Hampshire Wildcats (11-11, 4-5 AmEast) head to Vermont to take on the Catamounts (19-6, 9-1 AmEast). The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
New Hampshire Wildcats vs. Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Catamounts won a close one over the Hartford Hawks 69-68, while the Wildcats were victorious over the Stony Brook Seawolves 81-64.
New Hampshire dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.508 (above their season average of 0.483) and a turnover percentage of 15.1 (better than their season average of 17.2). For those same stats, Stony Brook put up marks of 0.341 and 19.4, respectively. The Catamounts, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.0 vs. 26.5) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.559 (above their season average of 0.508). Vermont’s Ryan Davis played well, finishing with 16 points and seven rebounds. New Hampshire, meanwhile, rallied around Sean Sutherlin, who finished with 12 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Anthony Lamb led the Catamounts to a 56-43 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 20 points. Vermont’s free throw rate was their largest strength over New Hampshire. The Catamounts had a rate of 0.192, while the Wildcats posted a mark of 0.105.
Points could be at a premium as two of the country’s top defenses clash. Vermont currently ranks 15th in defensive efficiency (90.1) and New Hampshire is 35th (92.8).
New Hampshire at Vermont Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Hampshire ranks 46th in three pointers attempted per game (25.6) while Vermont ranks 148th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- The Wildcats allow the ninth-fewest assists per game (9.7) while the Catamounts rank 26th (10.4).
- Vermont is 42nd in the NCAA with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while New Hampshire is 56th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Catamounts rank 80th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Wildcats rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- Vermont ranks 164th in steals per game (6.0) while New Hampshire ranks 236th (5.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 11.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 68.2 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
