Vermont Catamounts (13-5) vs. Binghamton Bearcats (8-7)
January 18, 2024 6:07 pm EDT
The Line: Binghamton Bearcats +6.5; Over/Under: 142.5
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The Vermont Catamounts will play the Binghamton Bearcats in an American East game on Thursday night at the Events Center in Binghamton, New York. Vermont has won four games in a row, while Binghamton has lost three of their last four. Let’s take a look at the betting matchup and the Vermont vs Binghamton prediction.
Vermont Preview
The Vermont Catamounts are 13-5 (3-0) this year after they defeated NJIT by a score of 76-55 in their last game. Vermont held NJIT to only 21 points in the first half and they rolled to the easy win. The Catamounts shot 52.1% from the field and made 11 three pointers in the game. Vermont has also defeated UMBC, Maine, and Brown during this winning streak. The Catamounts are scoring 73.1 points per game with 33.8 rebounds per game and 14.1 assists per game, while allowing 64.4 points against per game this year. TJ Long is averaging 12.9 points per game, 3.4 rebounds per game, and 1.5 assists per game. Vermont is shooting 47.6% from the field, 69.2% on free throws, and 36.8% on three pointers this season.
Binghamton Preview
The Binghamton Bearcats are 8-7 (0-2) this season after they lost to Albany by a score of 95-75 in their last game. Binghamton trailed 45-35 at halftime and they allowed 50 points in the second half for the 20-point loss. The Bearcats shot 49.1% from the field and were -5 in rebounding margin in the game. Binghamton lost to Bryant by a score of 77-69 in the game prior to Albany. The Bearcats are scoring 75.3 points per game with 40.4 rebounds per game and 14.9 assists per game, while giving up 72.9 points against per game this season. Tymu Chenery is averaging 14.6 points per game, 4.3 rebounds per game, and 1.6 assists per game. Binghamton is shooting 46.4% from the field, 65.9% on free throws, and 31% on three pointers this year.
Vermont vs Binghamton Betting Prediction
Vermont comes into this game looking to stay perfect in conference play, but they will be on the road for this matchup. The Catamounts have won four games in a row and they are only allowing 64.4 points against per game on defense. Binghamton has lost three straight games against D-1 opponents and they are allowing 72.9 points against per game this year. The Bearcats are scoring 75.3 points per game, but I think they are going to have trouble scoring against this Vermont defense. Take the under in this game.
