It figures to be a low-scoring affair as the Vermont Catamounts (15-6, 5-1 AmEast) travel to New Hampshire to play the Wildcats (10-9, 3-3 AmEast). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Vermont Catamounts at New Hampshire Wildcats ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Wildcats were victorious over the Binghamton Bearcats 77-69, while the Catamounts won big over the UMass Lowell River Hawks 92-62.
Vermont played a nearly flawless game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 28.4) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.642 (above their season average of 0.500). UMass Lowell was 19.4 and 0.469, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, New Hampshire’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Binghamton. The Wildcats had a rate of 0.588 (above their season average of 0.484), while the Bearcats posted a mark of 0.445 (below their season average of 0.500). Josh Hopkins had a good game for New Hampshire, finishing with 23 points. Vermont, meanwhile, received a boost from Anthony Lamb, who had 20 points and nine rebounds.
The Catamounts dominated this series last year, securing victories in both contests. In the most recent contest, Vermont won 73-44. The Catamounts’ offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over the Wildcats. Vermont had a rate of 21.4, while New Hampshire posted a mark of 9.4. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
The ineffective offense of New Hampshire (253rd in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 99.0) will battle against the stingy defense of Vermont (25th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 89.9). The Catamounts should have the edge on that end of the court.
Vermont at New Hampshire Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – New Hampshire, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- New Hampshire ranks 35th in three pointers attempted per game (26.3) while Vermont ranks 153rd in three pointers allowed per game (22.1).
- The Catamounts rank 42nd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Wildcats rank 46th (2.7).
- The Wildcats rank second in rebounds per game (42.8) while the Catamounts rank 96th (37.3).
- New Hampshire ranks 16th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Vermont ranks 21st (10.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 18.4, up from 11.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Wildcats have scored an average of 64.0 points per game (6.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average).
