It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the Vermont Catamounts (18-5, 8-1 AmEast) welcome the Albany Great Danes (8-15, 3-5 AmEast) to Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to get underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Albany Great Danes vs. Vermont Catamounts Free Prediction
In the Great Danes’ last game, they beat the Binghamton Bearcats, 64-50. The Great Danes held the Bearcats to an offensive rebounding percentage of 11.1 (below their season average of 22.3) and had a turnover percentage of 14.5 (better than their season average of 18.4). With 31 points on 11-for-19 shooting, Cameron Healy was the top scorer from either team.
The Catamounts won big over the Maine Black Bears in their last contest, 86-63. The Catamounts, who came into the game averaging an effective field goal percentage of 0.521, had a ridiculous mark of 0.729 and had a free throw rate of 0.333 (above their season average of 0.279). With 24 points and seven rebounds, Anthony Lamb put together a good outing for Vermont.
Half-court execution will be of utmost importance when two of the country’s slowest-paced teams face off. Vermont ranks 277th in possessions per game (67.4) and Albany is 253rd (68.0).
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. Adam Lulka had 15 points and eight rebounds in the first game, in which the Great Danes lost 80-51. The Catamounts had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.5 vs. 19.4) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.632 vs. 0.398).
Albany Great Danes vs. Vermont Catamounts Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, ATS Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Vermont ranks 37th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while Albany ranks 128th (6.6).
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The Great Danes have outscored opponents by an average of 7.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Albany has lost by an average of 1.7 points.
During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 60.8 points per game (4.7 below their season average).
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