| MATCHUP | Vermont Catamounts | UMass Lowell River Hawks |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-8 | 8-11 |
| Where | Kennedy Family Athletic Complex, Lowell, MA | |
| When | Thursday, January 22, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Vermont Catamounts Betting Preview
The Vermont Catamounts lost to Albany, beat Maine, and they play Bryant next. Vermont has split its last 6 games.
The Vermont Catamounts are averaging 79.8 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 76.2 points on 44.2 percent shooting. Gus Yalden is averaging 16.9 points and 5.4 rebounds, while TJ Long is averaging 13.7 points and 1.1 assists. TJ Hurley is the third double-digit scorer and Sean Blake is grabbing 3.9 rebounds. The Vermont Catamounts are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.8 percent from the free throw line. The Vermont Catamounts are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.
UMass Lowell River Hawks Betting Preview
The UMass Lowell River Hawks beat Binghamton, lost to NJIT, and they play UMBC next. UMass Lowell has split its last 6 games.
The UMass Lowell River Hawks are averaging 80.7 points on 47.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Austin Green is averaging 14.1 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Angel Montas Jr. is averaging 11.8 points and 4.9 rebounds. Xavier Spencer is the third double-digit scorer and Darrell Yepdo is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are shooting 3.5 percent from beyond the arc and 65.8 percent from the free throw line. The UMass Lowell River Hawks are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.3 rebounds per game.
Why the UMass Lowell River Hawks will win
- UMass Lowell has won 12 of its last 13 night games following a home loss.
- Vermont has lost the first half in five of its last six games at Kennedy Family Athletic Complex against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Vermont Catamounts will win
- Vermont has won 10 of its last 11 games against UMass Lowell.
- UMass Lowell has lost five of its last six home night games against the America East Conference.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Vermont’s last six games against the America East Conference Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Each of UMass Lowell’s last four night games against the America East Conference have produced a total of 141 or fewer points.
Vermont vs UMass Lowell Prediction
Vermont isn’t the dominant team it’s been in years past, but it’s comfortably the better side here, mainly because it shows effort defensively. We can’t say the same for UMass Lowell. Vermont hasn’t lost to UMass Lowell since January 2023. Vermont has won 4 road games this season to show it can beat up on lesser teams still. I just don’t believe UMass Lowell can get the needed stops to win games when stepping up in competition. Give me Vermont and the reasonable number.