Vermont (27-6) vs UMass-Lowell (22-9)
Game Info: Saturday, March 16, 2024 at 11:00 am (Roy L Patrick Gymnasium)
Betting Odds: Vermont -7.5 -- Over/Under: 133.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
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In this article we will formulate a UMass-Lowell vs Vermont betting prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, March 16th at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, Vermont. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
- The UMass-Lowell recent form and recent player performance
- The Vermont recent form and recent play performance
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving UMass-Lowell
- Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vermont
- Recent betting trends in games played between UMass-Lowell and Vermont
- A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between UMass-Lowell and Vermont
UMass-Lowell Preview
The UMass-Lowell River Hawks are 22-9 (11-5) this year after they defeated Bryant by a score of 77-70 in their last game. UMass-Lowell trailed 37-34 at halftime, but out scored Bryant 43-33 in the second half for the win. The River Hawks shot 41.8% from the field and were +11 in rebounding margin in the game. UMass-Lowell defeated UMBC by a score of 94-89 in the game prior to Bryant, but lost to Maine and Vermont before that. The River Hawks are scoring 80.6 points per game with 40.8 rebounds per game and 12.9 assists per game, while giving up 70.8 points against per game this year. Ayinde Hikim is averaging 14.7 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, and 5.1 assists per game. UMass-Lowell is shooting 47.7% from the field, 73.5% on free throws, and 32.9% on three pointers this season.
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Vermont Preview
The Vermont Catamounts are 27-6 (15-1) this season after they defeated New Hampshire by a score of 66-59 in their last game. Vermont led 31-24 at the half and they were able to hold off New Hampshire in the second half for the win. The Catamounts shot 41.4% from the field and were -5 in rebounding margin in the game. Vermont has won nine games in a row and 18 of their last 19. The Catamounts are scoring 72.5 points per game with 34.8 rebounds per game and 13.8 assists per game, while allowing 63 points against per game this season. TJ Long is averaging 12.2 points per game, 4.0 rebounds per game, and 1.3 assists per game. Vermont is shooting 46% from the field, 71.9% on free throws, and 34.5% on three pointers this year.
UMass-Lowell vs Vermont Betting Prediction
Vermont comes into this matchup on a nine game winning streak and they will have home court advantage here. The Catamounts are only allowing 63 points against per game this year, but will face a high scoring UMass-Lowell team here. The River Hawks are scoring 80.6 points per game on 47.7% field goal shooting and they are averaging about six more rebounds per game than Vermont. Vermont won both regular season meetings by scores of 72-65 and 74-62, but I think we could see a closer game here. Vermont has played three straight games that were separated by seven points or fewer and I think the UMass-Lowell offense could cause them trouble. Take the River Hawks here.
David’s Pick UMass-Lowell +7.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
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