This matchup between the Vermont Catamounts and Buffalo Bulls will take place at Mohegan Sun Arena. The game gets underway at 8:00 pm ET on Sunday, Nov. 22.
The Bulls enter this game hoping for similar success after blowing out North Carolina A&T 86-68 on Saturday. With 19 points and 11 rebounds, Rodell Wigginton recorded his second double-double this season. The Catamounts, meanwhile, are coming off an 85-67 win over Niagara on Saturday. Trae Bell-Haynes was the game’s top scorer, posting 28 points on 8-for-13 shooting.
The Bulls look to improve upon their records of 2-2 Straight Up (SU) and 1-2 Against The Spread (ATS). The Bulls are one of the best in Division I in terms of free throws made, making a superb 18.0 per game. Expect to see a lot of second-chance opportunities for Buffalo in this matchup, which is one of the top rebounding teams in the nation with an average of 18.5 offensive boards per game. Buffalo has given up very few turnovers with an average of only 10.2 per game.
On the other side, the Catamounts were a good bet ATS so far with a record of 1-0 to go along with a 2-2 SU record. The Catamounts are getting to the foul line at a high rate. Their 72 free throws made ranks 33rd in Division I.
This game marks the first time these teams will play this season. The last time these two played, Vermont won, bumping its SU record to 2-0. With a 1-0 record, the Catamounts also have the advantage ATS.
Predictions: SU Winner – Buff, ATS Winner – Buff
Notes
The Buffalo Bulls average 71.7 possessions and 1.115 points per possession in games this season. The Vermont Catamounts average fewer possessions with 70.8, as well as fewer points per possession with 1.049.
Buffalo has an average effective field goal percentage of 44.7%. Vermont is a losing 1-2 when opponents have a similar or higher effective field goal percentage.
The Buffalo Bulls attempt 22.0 three pointers per game this season, while the Vermont Catamounts attempt 16.0. When they register 20 or more three point attempts in a game, Buffalo is a winning 2-1 while Vermont is winless (0-1).
Buffalo, the 73rd-ranked team in rebounding, register an average of 43.0 rebounds per game. Vermont does worse, ranked 213th with 36.8.
Buffalo makes an average of 7.5 steals per game. Vermont has not won a game when it has given up 8 or more steals this season (0-2).
