The Vermont Catamounts (15-5, 5-1 AmEast) head to Stony Brook to take on the Seawolves (17-3, 5-0 AmEast) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against superb defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Vermont Catamounts vs. Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Prediction
In the Catamounts’ last game, they were topped by the UMBC Retrievers, 74-61. UMBC’s 0.609 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Vermont, who had a mark of 0.434. The Retrievers’ mark was above their season average of 0.503, while the Catamounts’ was below their season average of 0.531. Everett Duncan had a good game for Vermont, contributing 16 points and 10 rebounds.
The Seawolves won a close one over the Albany Great Danes in their last outing, 67-66. Stony Brook held the Great Danes to an effective field goal percentage of 0.403 (below their season average of 0.487). Albany, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.8 (better than their season average of 18.8). Akwasi Yeboah led Stony Brook in scoring with 21 points on 8-for-12 shooting from the field.
After the Catamounts won all three games against the Seawolves last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Vermont won 70-51. The Catamounts made 29 of their 37 free throws (78.4 percent) and had a much better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 18.1).
Expect this one to be a clinic on boxing out as two of the nation’s top rebounding teams go head-to-head. The Seawolves rank 30th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 percent), while Vermont ranks 32nd in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent). Also, the Catamounts rank 51st in offensive efficiency (112.2), while the Seawolves rank 48th in defensive efficiency (95.1).
Vermont Catamounts at Stony Brook Seawolves ATS Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Stony Brook ranks 13th in rebounds per game (40.9) while Vermont ranks 162nd (35.0).
The Catamounts rank 49th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while the Seawolves rank 195th (24.0).
Vermont ranks 51st in blocks per game (4.3) while Stony Brook ranks 137th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
The Catamounts rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Seawolves rank 92nd (6.1).
Vermont ranks 38th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while Stony Brook ranks 69th (11.9).
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The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 9.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Seawolves have scored an average of 65.4 points per game (7.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 56.0 points per game (10.2 below their season average).
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