It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the Vermont Catamounts (12-4, 2-0 AmEast) welcome the Hartford Hawks (8-8, 1-0 AmEast) to Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Hartford Hawks vs. Vermont Catamounts ATS Prediction
In the Hawks’ last matchup, they topped the UMBC Retrievers, 66-64. Hartford held the Retrievers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.464 (below the 0.525 mark opponents have averaged against Hartford this season). UMBC, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 34.2 (above their season average of 26.5). Hartford rallied around John Carroll, who contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds.
The Catamounts easily got past the Maine Black Bears in their last contest, 73-49. The Catamounts knocked down 20 of their 24 free throws (83.3 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.602 (above their season average of 0.522). With 11 points, five rebounds and five assists, Robin Duncan put together a solid outing for Vermont.
After splitting two games last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. The Hawks won the last game 69-68. Hartford had a much better turnover percentage (9.3 vs. 14.9). Vermont, on the other hand, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (18-21; 85.7 percent).
Vermont appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Catamounts rank 68th in offensive efficiency, while Hartford ranks 262nd in defensive efficiency.
Hartford at Vermont Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Vermont ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.3) while Hartford ranks 150th (13.8).
The Catamounts rank 24th in steals allowed per game (5.1) while the Hawks rank 109th (6.6).
Vermont ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Hartford ranks 116th (3.9).
The Catamounts rank 180th in rebounds per game (34.7) while the Hawks rank 243rd (31.0).
Vermont averages 23.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 109th in the nation. Hartford ranks 151st in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
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The Hawks have outscored opponents by an average of 1.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Hartford has been defeated by an average of 0.7 points.
During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 75.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 65.2 points per game (2.4 below their season average).
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