The Vermont Catamounts (9-4) challenge the Dartmouth Big Green (9-6) at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 2, 2019.
Dartmouth Big Green at Vermont Catamounts Free Prediction
The Big Green come in on a high note after blowing out the Newbury Nighthawks in their last contest, 114-39. The Big Green had a better free throw rate (0.098 vs. 0.014) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (50.0 vs. 20.4). Dartmouth was led by Brendan Barry, who was the top scorer from either team with 26 points on 9-for-11 shooting.
The last time the Catamounts were in action, they beat the Boston University Terriers, 78-72. The Catamounts had a better turnover percentage (9.1 vs. 14.0) and had a better free throw rate (0.267 vs. 0.213). With 19 points and 14 rebounds, Vermont’s Anthony Lamb put together a solid outing.
Vermont could put on a ball-control clinic in this matchup. Vermont ranks 17th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 15.6 percent), while Dartmouth forces the 12th-fewest turnovers (15.3 percent).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Chris Knight (0 points) has been fantastic for the Big Green while Lamb (0 points) has contributed greatly to the Catamounts.
After the Catamounts won the only game against the Big Green last season, 91-78, these teams will clash for the first time this year. The Catamounts had a much better turnover percentage (7.0 vs. 22.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.7 vs. 16.7).
Dartmouth Big Green vs. Vermont Catamounts Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Dartmouth ranks 46th in assists per game (15.7) while Vermont ranks 182nd (12.2).
The Big Green rank 30th in three pointers attempted per game (27.2) while the Catamounts rank 77th (24.7).
Vermont is 30th in the NCAA with 5.2 steals allowed per game while Dartmouth is 55th with 5.6 steals allowed per game.
The Catamounts are 35th in the nation with 2.6 blocks allowed per game while the Big Green are 60th with 2.9 blocks allowed per game.
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The Big Green’s average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.2, up from 7.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 85.0 points per game (8.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 73.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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