The Vermont Catamounts (22-6, 12-1 AmEast) and the UMBC Retrievers (13-14, 6-6 AmEast) face off at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The Catamounts will attempt to lengthen their 12-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 22, 2020.
UMBC Retrievers at Vermont Catamounts Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Catamounts defeated the Stony Brook Seawolves 63-54, while the Retrievers had no trouble getting past the Albany Great Danes 69-50.
UMBC played a nearly flawless game. They had an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.502) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (above their season average of 26.5). For those same stats, Albany was 0.356 and 19.4, respectively. The Catamounts, on the other hand, held the Seawolves to an offensive rebounding percentage of 15.8 (below their season average of 30.9) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.386 (below their season average of 0.489). Ben Shungu had a solid outing for Vermont with 16 points and nine rebounds. Brandon Horvath, meanwhile played well for UMBC, contributing 16 points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Anthony Lamb led the Catamounts to a 74-50 win. He produced 12 points and seven rebounds. The Catamounts’ 30.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Retrievers, who had a rate of 17.1.
From an effective field goal percentage perspective, Vermont figures to have a noteworthy edge. The Catamounts defense ranks fourth in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.431), while the UMBC offense is ranked 159th in effective field goal percentage (0.502).
UMBC Retrievers vs. Vermont Catamounts ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Vermont averages 24.7 three pointers per game, which ranks 64th in the NCAA. UMBC ranks 242nd in three pointers allowed per game (24.4).
- The Catamounts rank 17th in assists allowed per game (10.1) while the Retrievers rank 72nd (11.4).
- The Catamounts rank 72nd in rebounds per game (37.7) while the Retrievers rank 154th in rebounds allowed per game (35.1).
- Vermont ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while UMBC ranks 83rd (3.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Retrievers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.0, up from 2.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (1.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 54.4 points per game (4.0 below their season average).
