Buffalo Bulls vs Vermont Catamounts Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Buffalo vs Vermont NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Burlington.

Buffalo vs Vermont Prediction

Planning on watching today's Bulls and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 140.5 points, with Vermont being favored by -14.5 over Buffalo.

Buffalo vs. Vermont Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Buffalo Bulls at Vermont Catamounts
Where: Burlington at Patrick Gymnasium
Date: Tuesday, November 19th
Betting Odds VERM -14.5, BUF +641 | VERM -1041 O/U 140.5

Bulls Preview: Can The Bulls Secure a Road Victory?

Buffalo Bulls Recent Game/Games

Buffalo's season continued with a tough 87-64 loss to Bryant on Thursday. The Bulls, who were +6.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread at home.

After falling behind 50-25 in the first half, Buffalo's defense improved in the second half, allowing 37 points while scoring 39. The total points for the game were 151, falling short of the 163.5 O/U line.

Bulls Offense Breakdown

Buffalo's offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 35.8% from the field and 21.4% from three-point range, hitting 6 of 28 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.5%, and they managed only 5 offensive rebounds and 9 assists.

Ryan Sabol led the Bulls with 17 points, shooting 50% overall and 37.5% from deep. Rafael Pinzon added 15 points, hitting 60% of his threes, while Barry Evans connected on 3 of 4 from beyond the arc, finishing with 13 points.

Bulls Team Defense

Despite giving up 87 points, Buffalo's defense held their opponent to just 35% shooting from the field. They allowed 19 made field goals on 53 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Buffalo's defense limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 28 attempts, a 21% shooting rate. The Bulls also gave up 20 points from the free-throw line, with their opponent shooting 66% on 30 attempts.

Catamounts Preview: Can Vermont Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games

Vermont dropped a 62-59 decision to Iona on Friday, November 15th, in an away game. Entering the game as 4-point favorites, the Catamounts not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 121, falling short of the O/U line of 135.5.

Vermont led 31-23 at halftime but allowed 39 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 28. This defensive lapse was a key factor in their loss.

Catamounts Offense Breakdown

Vermont's offense put up 59 points in their last game, shooting 45.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They connected on 61.9% of their two-point attempts, while hitting 32% from beyond the arc, going 8-for-25 from three.

At the free-throw line, the Catamounts shot 75%, making 9 of 12 attempts. They managed just 1 offensive rebound and recorded 12 assists. Dejour Reaves led the way with 22 points, while TJ Hurley was efficient, shooting 66.7% overall and 60% from three.

Catamounts Team Defense

Vermont's defense held strong, giving up just 62 points while limiting their opponent to 36% shooting from the field. The Catamounts were particularly effective from beyond the arc, where they held their opponent to just 5 made threes on 19 attempts, a 26% shooting rate.

Inside the arc, Vermont's defense allowed 16 two-point field goals on 38 attempts, a 42% success rate. They also sent their opponent to the line 23 times, where they converted 15 free throws, shooting 65%.

Bulls vs Catamounts Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Buffalo has a 1-2 record in their last three road games. In this stretch, they averaged 74 points per game while allowing 81. The team also performed well vs the spread at 3-0.
Across the Catamounts last five home games, the team averaged 53 points per game while allowing 69. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-4, while going 1-4 straight-up.
Through their last three games as the betting underdog, the Bulls have a strong record vs the spread going 2-1. Their straight up mark in these contests is 1-2.
The last ten games that Vermont was favored, they have an ATS mark of 4-6 while going 8-2 straight up.