It will be a clash between two superb defenses when the Vermont Catamounts (22-6, 12-2 AmEast) square off against the Stony Brook Seawolves (23-6, 11-3 AmEast) at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Stony Brook Seawolves at Vermont Catamounts ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious over their last opponent. The Catamounts defeated the Binghamton Bearcats 69-63, while the Seawolves beat the UMBC Retrievers 78-63.
Stony Brook played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 44.8 (above their season average of 34.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.481). For those same stats, UMBC was 27.3 and 0.455, respectively. Vermont, meanwhile, played a nearly flawless game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.321 (above their season average of 0.282) and a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 14.5). For those same stats, Binghamton had marks of 0.143 and 14.2, respectively. Anthony Lamb fueled Vermont with 28 points and 12 rebounds. Stony Brook was lifted by Akwasi Yeboah, who put up 16 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ernie Duncan led the Catamounts to a 73-52 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 25 points. The Catamounts’ 11.5 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Seawolves, who had a rate of 21.3.
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Vermont currently ranks 55th in offensive efficiency and Stony Brook is 19th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Seawolves, who rank 31st in offensive rebounding percentage (34.4 percent), will clash against the Catamounts, who rank fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.7 percent).
Stony Brook Seawolves vs. Vermont Catamounts Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Stony Brook, ATS Winner – Stony Brook, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Stony Brook ranks ninth in rebounds per game (41.1) while Vermont ranks 162nd (35.0).
- The Catamounts rank 25th in assists allowed per game (10.6) while the Seawolves rank 66th (11.8).
- Vermont averages 21.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 176th in the nation. Stony Brook ranks 209th in three pointers allowed per game (24.1).
- The Catamounts rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Seawolves rank 153rd (3.8).
- Vermont ranks 29th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Stony Brook ranks 102nd (6.1).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (6.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
- The Seawolves’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.4, up from 6.4 for the season.