New Hampshire vs Vermont Prediction 3/8/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a New Hampshire vs Vermont prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, March 8th at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, Vermont. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

New Hampshire Wildcats Betting Preview

The New Hampshire Wildcats are 8-23 (6-10) this year after they lost to Bryant by a score of 90-56 in their last game. New Hampshire trailed 35-31 at halftime and allowed 55 points in the second half in the blowout loss. The Wildcats shot 33.8% from the field, 16% on three-pointers, and 47.1% on free throws in the game. Khalil Badru led New Hampshire with 12 points and five rebounds, while Anthony McComb III added 11 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Wildcats lost to Maine by a score of 73-66 but did beat Albany by a score of 71-60 before that. New Hampshire has lost three of their last four games and they finished tied for sixth in the Am East standings with a 6-10 record. New Hampshire has scored 66.7 points per game and they have allowed 77 points per game, while also averaging 34.6 rebounds and 11.3 assists per game this season. Sami Pissis is averaging 15.8 points, 3.6 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game, while Anthony McComb III is averaging 13.3 points, 3.2 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game this year. New Hampshire is shooting 41.4% from the field, 65.6% on free throws, and 32.6% on three-pointers this season. 

Vermont Catamounts Betting Preview

The Vermont Catamounts are 20-11 (13-3) this season after they defeated Albany by a score of 79-71 in their last game. Vermont led 30-29 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half for the win. The Catamounts shot 58.3% from the field, 50% on three-pointers, and 80% on free throws in the game. TJ Hurley led Vermont with 24 points and one rebound, while Sam Alamutu added 16 points and 10 rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that victory, the Catamounts defeated UMBC by a score of 79-69 and NJIT by a score of 71-61. Vermont has won nine games in a row and they finished second in the Am East standings with a 13-3 record. Vermont has scored 67.5 points per game and they have allowed 64.3 points per game, while also averaging 33.7 rebounds and 12.3 assists per game this season. TJ Hurley is averaging 16.1 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game, while Ileri Ayo-Faleye is averaging 11.0 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.4 assists per game this year. Vermont is shooting 43.7% from the field, 72.2% on free throws, and 33.7% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Vermont will beat New Hampshire 

• Vermont has won 41 of its last 42 games against the America East Conference at Roy L. Patrick Gymnasium.
• New Hampshire has lost each of its last four road day games against Conference opponents.
• Vermont has won the first half in each of its last seven games against New Hampshire at Roy L. Patrick Gymnasium.

Matchup/League Facts

• Vermont ranks 21st among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (14.9).
• Vermont ranks 27th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (10.8).
• New Hampshire ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for points per possession this season (0.97).

New Hampshire vs Vermont Prediction 

Vermont rolls into this matchup on a nine-game winning streak and they will be at home, where they are very difficult to play. The Catamounts are only allowing 64.3 points per game this year and they have allowed 61 points or fewer in three of their last five games. New Hampshire has lost three of their last four games and their defense is allowing 77 points per game. The Wildcats are only shooting 41.4% from the field this year, so they are going to have a bunch of trouble against this Vermont defense. Vermont won the first two meetings with New Hampshire by scores of 60-40 and 79-59, and I think we are going to see more of the same here. Take the Catamounts to win easily at home. 

David Racey's Pick: Vermont -14.5