Bryant (7-9) vs Vermont (9-8)
Game Info: Saturday, January 11, 2025 at 4:00 pm (Chace Athletic Center)
Betting Odds: Bryant -3 -- Over/Under: 141.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: ESPN+
In this article, we will formulate a Vermont vs Bryant Prediction for this college basketball game on Saturday, January 11th, at the Chace Athletic Center. To formulate this prediction, we will examine:
-The Catamounts’ recent form and recent player performance
-The Bulldogs’ recent form and recent player performance
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Vermont
-Recent Betting trends and streaks involving Bryant
-Recent betting trends in games played between Vermont and Bryant
-A summary that ties it all together and produces a favorable betting outcome for Today’s Game between the Catamounts and Bulldogs.
Vermont has won the last five games played between the two teams. In February it was Vermont that was able to secure the 65-48 victory.
Vermont Has Won Three Straight Games
Vermont is playing really well heading into this game and they have won three games in a row. Two games ago against New Hampshire, the defense was elite, giving up only 40 points, and that was enough for the victory. In the last game against UMass Lowell, Vermont scored 67 points and they ended up winning by four points. TJ Hurley had a huge game putting up 23 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 10 points per game.
Vermont sits with a 9-8 record and they have gone 4-11 against the spread. Vermont on the season is averaging 66.22 points while their defense is giving up 64 points per game. The offense is ranked 338th in the league while the defense is ranked 26th. They are averaging 75.4 free throws per game which is 68th best in the league. TJ Hurley has been the top player for Vermont averaging 15.1 points while shooting 41.7 percent from the field and 33.6 percent from behind the three-point line.
Why Vermont Will Beat Bryant
- Vermont has won each of its last 16 day games against Conference opponents.
- Bryant has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Bryant has lost the first half in four of its last five games.
Bryant Impressed in Last Game
Bryant has had some issues at times this season, but they are coming off a big victory in the last game. Bryant scored 81 points but the defense gave up 55 points and that led to the defeat. Forward Barry Evans put up 18 points, eight rebounds, and three assists. Earl Timberlake had a strong game also putting up 18 points, 13 rebounds, and two assists. Two games ago against Grand Canyon it wasn’t the same and they scored 66 points, but the defense gave up 112 points and that led to the defeat.
Bryant is averaging 82.6 points while their defense is giving up 78.5 points per game. The offense is ranked 39th in the league while the defense is ranked 329th in the league. They are shooting 35.4 percent from behind the three-point line which is 38th in the league. This is a good rebounding team and they are averaging 37.4 of those a game which is 17th in the league.
Why Bryant Will Beat Vermont
- Bryant has won seven of its last eight games against the America East Conference at Chace Athletic Center.
- Vermont has lost three of its last four day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Vermont has lost the first half in three of its last four road games.
Vermont vs Bryant Prediction
If you like high-scoring games, make sure you tune into this game because there is going to be zero defense played in this game. Bryant is averaging 82.6 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Bryant’s defense is giving up 78.5 points per game and they are going to give up even more than that here. Vermont and Bryant are both going to have no issue running up the score and this game is going to end up being a shootout. Back the over to cash here.