Don’t expect a fast-paced game when the Maine Black Bears (6-16, 2-6 AmEast) travel to Vermont to take on the Catamounts (17-6, 7-1 AmEast). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
Maine Black Bears vs. Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Catamounts were victorious over the Albany Great Danes, 86-75, while the Black Bears were beaten by the Hartford Hawks, 55-49.
Vermont dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 28.5) and a turnover percentage of 14.7 (better than their season average of 15.9). Albany was 25.8 and 16.1, respectively, for those same stats. Maine, meanwhile, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 28.2). Anthony Lamb had a good game for Vermont, recording 33 points. Maine received a boost from Andrew Fleming, who had six points and 13 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Ryan Davis led the Catamounts to a 59-57 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. Vermont won the rebounding battle. The Catamounts had 14 offensive rebounds and 36 total rebounds, while the Black Bears had seven and 25, respectively.
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Vermont ranks 304th in possessions per game (66.7) and Maine is 312th (66.3). Moreover, the Black Bears rank 338th in offensive efficiency (91.6), while the Catamounts rank 15th in defensive efficiency (89.8).
Maine at Vermont ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vermont ranks 88th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Maine ranks 233rd (33.4).
- The Catamounts rank 147th in steals per game (6.2) while the Black Bears rank 207th in steals allowed per game (8.0).
- Maine is 17th in the country with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while Vermont is 44th with 2.7 blocks allowed per game.
- The Catamounts average 24.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 80th in the country. The Black Bears rank 179th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- Vermont ranks 28th in assists allowed per game (10.2) while Maine ranks 110th (12.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Black Bears have outscored opponents by an average of 2.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Maine has been defeated by an average of 7.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 73.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 58.8 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
