It will be a battle between AmEast opponents when the Albany Great Danes (5-10) welcome the Vermont Catamounts (10-4) to SEFCU Arena. The game gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 5, 2019.
Vermont Catamounts at Albany Great Danes ATS Prediction
The last time the Catamounts played, 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). Anthony Lamb played a pivotal role for Vermont with 19 points and 14 rebounds.
The Great Danes were beaten by the Iona Gaels in their last contest, 72-68. Iona’s 16.0 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over Albany, who had a rate of 25.3. With 17 points and 10 rebounds, Albany’s Devonte Campbell had a solid game.
After the Catamounts won both games against the Great Danes last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Vermont won 72-67. Converting at the free throw line was one of Vermont’s biggest advantages. They were 20-20 (100.0 percent), while the Great Danes were 8-11 (72.7 percent).
Lamb and Stef Smith have played well over the last five games for Vermont. Lamb has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Smith has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Vermont appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Catamounts currently rank 82nd in offensive efficiency, while Albany ranks 243rd in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Vermont ranks 41st in assists allowed per game (11.1) while Albany ranks 196th (15.1).
The Catamounts rank 23rd in steals allowed per game (5.0) while the Great Danes rank 131st (6.9).
Vermont ranks 34th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Albany ranks 124th (22.5).
The Catamounts rank 48th in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Great Danes rank 124th (3.9).
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The Catamounts’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.4, up from 5.9 for the season.
During their last five games, the Great Danes have scored an average of 69.6 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 68.0 points per game (3.3 below their season average).
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