The Vermont Catamounts (6-3) take on the Harvard Crimson (4-4) at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The game is scheduled to begin at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 8, 2018.
Harvard Crimson vs. Vermont Catamounts ATS Prediction
In the Crimson’s last game, they topped the MIT Engineers, 78-66. Harvard had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.618 vs. 0.425). MIT, on the other hand, did a terrific job of making free throws (15-19; 78.9 percent). With 20 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Chris Lewis was the game’s leading scorer.
The Catamounts beat the Boston University Terriers in their last contest, 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, Anthony Lamb played well for Vermont.
The Catamounts won the only game against the Crimson last season, 62-56. The Catamounts knocked down eight of their 10 free throws (80.0 percent) and had a better turnover percentage (19.3 vs. 22.8).
Half-court execution will be critical when a pair of the nation’s slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Vermont ranks 298th in possessions per game (65.0) and Harvard is 286th (67.7) dating back to last season.
Harvard Crimson vs. Vermont Catamounts Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Vermont, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Vermont ranks 13th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while Harvard ranks 215th (7.0).
The Catamounts rank 20th in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while the Crimson rank 104th (21.1).
Vermont ranks 14th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Harvard ranks 83rd (12.2).
The Crimson are 40th in the NCAA with 32.1 rebounds allowed per game while the Catamounts are 59th with 29.5 rebounds allowed per game.
Vermont ranks ninth in blocks allowed per game (3.0) while Harvard ranks 26th (2.5).
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