Bryant vs Vermont Prediction 2/20/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Bryant vs Vermont prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 20th at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, Vermont. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Bryant Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Bryant Bulldogs are 17-10 (11-1) this year after they defeated UMBC by a score of 81-79 in their last game. Bryant led 42-39 at halftime, but they did allow 40 points in the second half in the narrow win. The Bulldogs shot 48.4% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 81.3% on free throws in the game. Rafael Pinzon led Bryant with 27 points and two assists, while Earl Timberlake added 20 points and 11 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Bulldogs defeated NJIT by a score of 88-66 and Binghamton by a score of 78-71. Bryant has won 11 of their last 12 games and they are currently first in the America East standings with an 11-1 record. Bryant has scored 82.2 points per game and they have allowed 75.8 points per game, while also averaging 40.6 rebounds and 14.6 assists per game this season. Rafael Pinzon is averaging 18.4 points, 3.0 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Earl Timberlake is averaging 15.7 points, 8.8 rebounds, and 4.6 assists per game this year. Bryant is shooting 45.7% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 34.8% on three-pointers this season. 

Vermont Catamounts Betting Preview

The Vermont Catamounts are 15-11 (8-3) this season after they defeated Maine by a score of 65-61 in their last game. Vermont led 28-22 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite allowing 39 points in the second half. The Catamounts shot 47.9% from the field, 38.1% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. TJ Hurley led Vermont with 24 points and one rebound, while Ileri Ayo-Faleye added 12 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that win, the Catamounts defeated New Hampshire by a score of 79-59 and Albany by a score of 68-62. Vermont has won four games in a row and they are currently tied for second in the America East standings with an 8-3 record. Vermont has scored 66.2 points per game and they have allowed 64.4 points per game, while also averaging 33.5 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. TJ Hurley is averaging 15.6 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Ileri Ayo-Faleye is averaging 10.7 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.5 assists per game this year. Vermont is shooting 42.4% from the field, 72.5% on free throws, and 32.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Vermont will beat Bryant

• Vermont has won each of its last 22 home night games against the America East Conference.

Bryant vs Vermont Prediction 

Vermont comes into this game looking for their fifth win in a row and they will be at home for this matchup. The Catamounts are shooting just 42.4% from the field this year, but they have been elite defensively, as they have allowed 62 points or fewer in four straight games. Bryant has won three games in a row and they are 5-0 in their last five road games. The Bulldogs did beat Vermont by 20 points in their first meeting, but they have had some issues on defense this year. This should be a great game between two very solid teams, but I have to take Vermont, as I think their shutdown defense will be the difference.