The Vermont Catamounts (21-6, 11-2 AmEast) will be at the Events Center to go head-to-head with the Binghamton Bearcats (8-19, 4-8 AmEast) in an AmEast matchup. Action begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019, and can be seen on ESPN 3.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Binghamton Bearcats Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bearcats were victorious over the Massachusetts-Lowell River Hawks, 81-66, while the Catamounts fell to the UMBC Retrievers, 65-56.
Binghamton dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.200 (above their season average of 0.161) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.636 (above their season average of 0.488). For those same stats, Massachusetts-Lowell put up marks of 0.125 and 0.527, respectively. Vermont, meanwhile, did a great job of converting from the free throw line (18-20; 90.0 percent). Binghamton’s Caleb Stewart had a good outing, recording 18 points and nine rebounds. Meanwhile, Vermont was led by Anthony Lamb, who put up 14 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Samuel Dingba led the Catamounts to a 78-50 victory. He notched a double-double with 10 points and 14 rebounds. Vermont won the rebounding battle. The Catamounts had more offensive rebounds (21 vs. two), defensive rebounds (26 vs. 14) and total rebounds (47 vs. 16).
Binghamton might struggle to put up points as they battle against one of the nation’s best defenses. Vermont currently ranks 38th in defensive efficiency while the Bearcats rank 323rd in offensive efficiency. Moreover, the Catamounts are among the country’s elite at getting to the line, ranking 34th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.282). The Bearcats, however, rank third in opponents’ FTA rate (0.154).
Vermont vs. Binghamton Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Binghamton, ATS Winner – Binghamton, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vermont ranks 21st in rebounds allowed per game (31.2) while Binghamton ranks 280th (39.0).
- The Bearcats rank 15th in blocks per game (5.0) while the Catamounts rank 66th (3.9).
- Vermont averages 22.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 165th in the NCAA. Binghamton ranks 208th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
- The Catamounts rank 23rd in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Bearcats rank 264th (16.7).
- Vermont ranks 35th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Binghamton ranks 153rd (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (2.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 59.2 points per game (5.2 below their season average).
- The Bearcats’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.4, down from 6.6 for the season.
