UMass Lowell vs Vermont Prediction 2/26/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UMass Lowell River Hawks and the Vermont Catamounts meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Patrick Gymnasium. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Vermont Catamounts prediction.

UMass Lowell River Hawks Recap

The UMass Lowell River Hawks come into this game looking to build on their 92-79 win over Binghamton  to sit at 13-15 this season. After this game, UMass Lowell will head home for a game against UMBC.

River Hawks Win 4 In A Row

Angel Montas Jr. leads the River Hawks in scoring with 14.7 PPG along with 5.2 RPG while Austin Green has 13.7 PPG with a team-high 7.8 RPG to lead the River Hawks in rebounding. Xavier Spencer has 12.1 PPG with 4.5 RPG and 2.9 APG while Darrel Yepdo has 10.4 PPG with 3.1 RPG and a team-high 3.3 APG to lead the River Hawks in assists and to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for UMass Lowell so far this season. JJ Massaquoi also has 8.7 PPG with 2.9 RPG and Shawn Simmons II has 6.6 PPG with 4.8 RPG and Victor Okojie has 5.2 PPG with 4.7 RPG. As a team, UMass Lowell is averaging 76.1 PPG on 47.2% shooting from the field, 33.5% from three and 66.6% from the foul line this season.

Vermont Catamounts Recap

The Vermont Catamounts come into this game looking to add on to their 70-64 win over NJIT last time out to sit at 18-11 this season. After this game, Vermont will take on Albany at home.

Catamounts Win 4 Of Last 5

Gus Yalden leads the Catamounts in scoring with 16.5 PPG along with 5.8 RPG while TJ Long has 12.8 PPG with 4.8 RPG as well this season. TJ Hurley has 14.8 PPG with 3.4 RPG to cap off the group of double-digit scorers for Vermont up to this point in the year. Sean Blake has 9.9 PPG with 4.3 RPG and a team-high 4.1 APG to lead Vermont in assists as well this season. As a team, Vermont is averaging 74.6 PPG on 46.7% shooting from the field, 34.5% from three and 72.7% from the foul line this season.

UMass Lowell River Hawks @ Vermont Catamounts Betting Trends: February 26, 2026

Why the Vermont Catamounts will win

• Vermont has won each of its last 10 home games against UMass Lowell.
• UMass Lowell has lost nine of its last 10 road games following a home win.
• The home team has won the first half in seven of UMass Lowell’s last eight games.

Why the UMass Lowell River Hawks will win

• UMass Lowell has won each of its last four games.
• UMass Lowell has won the first half in each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Vermont’s last nine night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.
• Eight of UMass Lowell’s last nine road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146 or fewer points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Vermont ranks 361st among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.4).
• Vermont ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.6).
• UMass Lowell ranks 36th among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw attempts per game this season (16.5).
• UMass Lowell ranks T43rd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throws made per game this season (12.0).

UMass Lowell River Hawks vs. Vermont Catamounts Prediction

I’m on UMass Lowell and the points here. I just think that while the America East runs through Vermont as it has over the years, Lowell is starting to heat up at the perfect time for themselves, and this is going to be an interesting matchup. The River Hawks are live in this game for me so give me UMass Lowell and the points.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: UMass Lowell +10.5