The Vermont Catamounts (20-5, 10-1 AmEast) and the Hartford Hawks (13-12, 6-4 AmEast) face off at Chase Family Arena. The Catamounts will try to continue their five-game winning streak. Action starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Hartford Hawks Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Hawks defeated the Maine Black Bears 81-73, while the Catamounts had no trouble getting past the New Hampshire Wildcats 73-44.
Vermont dominated every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.4 (below their season average of 29.1) and a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 14.4). For those same stats, New Hampshire was 9.4 and 24.0, respectively. The Hawks, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.192 vs. 0.107) and had a turnover percentage of 11.9 (better than their season average of 16.3). J.R. Lynch had a good game for Hartford, contributing 19 points and eight assists. Meanwhile, Anthony Lamb played a pivotal role for Vermont with 20 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Lamb led the Catamounts to an 81-62 win. He notched a double-double with 21 points and 12 rebounds. The Catamounts’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Hawks. Vermont had a rate of 32.0, while Hartford posted a mark of 17.1.
It might be a tough matchup for Hartford on the offensive glass. The Hawks currently rank 289th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.3 percent), while Vermont ranks eighth in defensive rebounding percentage (76.9 percent).
Vermont at Hartford Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Vermont ranks 27th in rebounds allowed per game (31.5) while Hartford ranks 194th (36.0).
- The Catamounts rank 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Hawks rank 147th (3.8).
- Vermont ranks 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Hartford ranks 97th (6.2).
- The Catamounts rank 21st in assists allowed per game (10.5) while the Hawks rank 160th (13.7).
- Hartford ranks 43rd in three pointers attempted per game (26.0) while Vermont ranks 161st (22.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Hawks have scored an average of 78.2 points per game (4.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.8 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 20.0, up from 11.4 for the season.
