The Vermont Catamounts (16-6, 6-1 AmEast) and the Albany Great Danes (12-10, 5-2 AmEast) clash at SEFCU Arena. The Catamounts look to lengthen their six-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Vermont Catamounts at Albany Great Danes Betting Odds
Both teams beat their last opponent. The Great Danes defeated the UMBC Retrievers 67-63, while the Catamounts beat the New Hampshire Wildcats 56-43.
Vermont dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.192 (below their season average of 0.215) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.442 (below their season average of 0.507). New Hampshire was 0.105 and 0.325, respectively, for those same stats. The Great Danes, on the other hand, forced 16 turnovers, while the Retrievers had a free throw rate of 0.170 (below their season average of 0.211). Albany was led by Ahmad Clark, who had 13 points, seven assists and five rebounds. Anthony Lamb played a key role for Vermont with 20 points and five rebounds.
The Catamounts dominated this series last year, taking both contests. In the most recent contest, Vermont won 67-49. Vermont won the rebounding battle. The Catamounts had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. 7), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 22) and total rebounds (39 vs. 29). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The ineffective offense of Albany (279th in the country with an offensive efficiency of 97.8) will square off against the stingy defense of Vermont (13th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 88.8). The Catamounts figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Albany Great Danes Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Vermont ranks 65th in three pointers attempted per game (24.4) while Albany ranks 195th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- The Catamounts rank 144th in steals per game (6.2) while the Great Danes rank 199th in steals allowed per game (7.9).
- Vermont ranks 85th in rebounds per game (37.5) while Albany ranks 110th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1).
- The Catamounts rank 19th in assists allowed per game (10.0) while the Great Danes rank 133rd (12.6).
- Vermont ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while Albany ranks 105th (3.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 70.8 points per game (2.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.6 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
- The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 11.1 for the season.
