UNCG Spartans vs. Vermont Catamounts Free Prediction 12/18/19

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It will be a meeting between two superb defenses when the Vermont Catamounts (7-4) clash against the UNCG Spartans (8-3) at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.

UNCG Spartans vs. Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds

In their last game, the Catamounts were victorious over the Towson Tigers, 55-38, while the Spartans lost a close one to the North Carolina State Wolfpack, 80-77.

Vermont dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a solid free throw rate of 0.313 (above their season average of 0.177) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.417 (below their season average of 0.478). For those same stats, Towson was 0.132 and 0.292, respectively. UNCG, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 46.2 (above their season average of 33.3). Vermont’s Stef Smith had a good game, putting up 25 points and five rebounds. Isaiah Miller, meanwhile played a pivotal role for UNCG with 26 points and seven rebounds.

Vermont might struggle to put up points as they clash against one of the country’s best defenses. UNCG ranks eighth in defensive efficiency while the Catamounts rank 258th in offensive efficiency.

UNCG at Vermont Free Pick

Free Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • UNCG averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 73rd in the nation. Vermont ranks 202nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
  • The Spartans rank 21st in blocks per game (5.3) while the Catamounts rank 84th (3.5).
  • UNCG ranks 26th in assists allowed per game (9.8) while Vermont ranks 29th (9.9).
  • The Spartans average 28.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 23rd in the NCAA. The Catamounts rank 142nd in three pointers allowed per game (22.4).
  • UNCG ranks 40th in steals per game (8.5) while Vermont ranks 129th (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (1.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.2 points per game (6.0 above their season average).
  • The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 7.9 for the season.