The UMass Lowell River Hawks (8-12, 2-3 AmEast) will be at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium to go head-to-head against the Vermont Catamounts (14-6, 4-1 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
UMass Lowell River Hawks at Vermont Catamounts ATS Odds
In their last game, the Catamounts barely escaped the Maine Black Bears, 59-57, while the River Hawks lost big to the Albany Great Danes, 101-75.
The Catamounts had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 27.7) and had a free throw rate of 0.362 (above their season average of 0.207). UMass Lowell, on the other hand, was en fuego from three-point territory (9-21; 42.9 percent). Ryan Davis played well for Vermont with 22 points and seven rebounds. UMass Lowell received a boost from Christian Lutete, who contributed 21 points.
The Catamounts dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the last contest, Vermont won 74-57. Vermont won the rebounding battle. The Catamounts had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. six), defensive rebounds (28 vs. 22) and total rebounds (40 vs. 28). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Points at the line might be scarce for Vermont in this matchup. The Catamounts currently rank 221st in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.213, while UMass Lowell ranks 30th in FTA rate allowed (0.164). It will also be a showdown of conflicting tempos as the fast-breaking River Hawks rank 60th in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Catamounts rank 309th.
UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Vermont Catamounts Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vermont ranks 24th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while UMass Lowell ranks 204th (14.5).
- The Catamounts rank 32nd in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the River Hawks rank 123rd (3.8).
- The Catamounts average 25.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 67th in the NCAA. The River Hawks rank 184th in three pointers allowed per game (22.9).
- Vermont ranks 98th in rebounds per game (37.3) while UMass Lowell ranks 195th in rebounds allowed per game (36.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The River Hawks’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.4, up from 0.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 71.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 59.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average).
