The Maine Black Bears (2-14, 0-1 AmEast) welcome the Vermont Catamounts (11-4, 1-0 AmEast) to Cross Insurance Center. The Black Bears will try to snap their eight-game losing streak. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 9, 2019.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Maine Black Bears Betting Odds
In their last game, the Black Bears were beaten by the Denver Pioneers, 63-50, while the Catamounts were victorious over the Boston University Terriers, 78-72.
Vermont dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a turnover percentage of 9.1 and a free throw rate of 0.267. Boston University was 14.0 and 0.213, respectively, for those same stats. Maine, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (31.8 vs. 21.2). Vincent Eze had a good game for Maine, finishing with four points and 10 rebounds. Anthony Lamb, meanwhile was a key piece for Vermont with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Catamounts dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the most recent contest, Vermont won 75-60. Vermont’s 0.288 free throw rate was their biggest strength over Maine, who had a mark of 0.107. This is the first time these teams will battle this year.
Lamb and Stef Smith have played at a high level over the last five games for Vermont. Lamb has averaged 0 points per game, while Smith has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when a pair of the NCAA’s slowest-paced teams face off. Maine ranks 313th in possessions per game (67.0) and Vermont is 254th (68.6).
Vermont at Maine Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Maine, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Vermont ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Maine ranks 201st (15.3).
- The Catamounts rank 186th in rebounds per game (34.9) while the Black Bears rank 251st (31.9).
- Maine allows the 35th-fewest blocks per game (2.6) while Vermont ranks 49th (2.7).
- The Catamounts rank 33rd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while the Black Bears rank 162nd (8.2).
- Vermont ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while Maine ranks 166th (23.5).
Bettings Trends:
- The Black Bears’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 20.0, up from 9.4 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (8.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (4.7 above their season average).
