UMBC Retrievers (5-11) vs. Vermont Catamounts (11-5)
January 11, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: Vermont Catamounts -16.5 / UMBC Retrievers +16.5; Over/Under: -
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The UMBC Retrievers are riding a 6-game losing streak. The Vermont Catamounts look for a win after splitting their last 6 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a UMBC Retrievers vs Vermont Catamounts prediction.
UMBC Retrievers Betting Preview
The UMBC Retrievers have lost to Morgan State, Towson, Saint Peter’s, Iowa, American, and Bryant during this streak. The UMBC Retrievers are averaging 78.3 points on 45.8 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 46.2 percent shooting. Dion Brown is averaging 16.8 points and 6 rebounds, while Khydarius Smith is averaging 12.9 points and 4.3 rebounds. Bryce Johnson is the third double-digit scorer and Marcus Banks Jr. is grabbing 3 rebounds. The UMBC Retrievers are shooting 36.8 percent from beyond the arc and 67.3 percent from the free throw line. The UMBC Retrievers are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Vermont Catamounts Betting Preview
The Vermont Catamounts rebounded from a loss to Miami (OH) with wins over Brown and Maine. The Vermont Catamounts are averaging 72.7 points on 47.5 percent shooting and allowing 64.5 points on 41.6 percent shooting. TJ Long is averaging 12.8 points and 3.2 rebounds, while Matt Veretto is averaging 11.7 points and 1.6 assists. Shamir Bogues is the third double-digit scorer and Nick Fiorillo is grabbing 3 rebounds. The Vermont Catamounts are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.1 percent from the free throw line. The Vermont Catamounts are allowing 34.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 30.3 rebounds per game.
UMBC Retrievers vs Vermont Catamounts prediction
The Vermont Catamounts are the better team and should be favored at home, but they’re also a team that’s 4-10 ATS on the season and has failed to cover 8 of its last 10 games overall. The UMBC Retrievers have spent the bulk of the season on the road, and they did hang around with Iowa in a recent meeting where they scored 81 points. UMBC is 7-8 ATS on the season which while not profitable, it is more covers than what Vermont is working with. I’m just not laying this sort of chalk with a team that can’t cover numbers. It’s UMBC or pass for me.
