Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Northeastern vs Vermont NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Burlington.
Northeastern vs Vermont Prediction
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Huskies versus the Catamounts? Tip off is at at 1:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 129 points, and Vermont is favored by -4.5 vs. Northeastern.
Northeastern vs. Vermont Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Northeastern Huskies at Vermont Catamounts
- Where: Burlington at Patrick Gymnasium
- Date: Saturday, November 30th
- Betting Odds VERM -4.5, NEAST +158 | VERM -194 O/U 129
Huskies Preview: Do the Huskies Stand a Chance in Burlington?
Northeastern dropped to 1-2 on the season after a 68-60 loss to Bakersfield on Sunday. The Huskies, who were -5.5 favorites going into the game, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game ended at 128, just under the O/U line of 130.5.
After trailing 34-29 at halftime, Northeastern couldn’t turn things around in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 34. The Huskies will need to regroup and find a way to close out games moving forward.
Huskies Offense Breakdown
In their last game, the Huskies managed just 60 points, shooting 42.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 48.9%, with a 35.3% mark from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 17 attempts.
Corey Stephenson led the way with 21 points, shooting 50% from the floor. LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each added 15 points, with Troutman connecting on 40% of his threes.
Huskies Team Defense
Despite Northeastern's strong defensive effort, they couldn't stop their opponent from scoring 68 points. The Huskies held them to just 37% shooting from the field, with 23 made baskets on 61 attempts.
Northeastern was particularly effective inside, limiting their opponent to 31% shooting on two-point attempts (15/48). However, they struggled to defend the three-point line, where their opponent shot 61% (8/13). From the free-throw line, their opponent went 12/16, hitting 75% of their attempts. The Huskies also gave up 15 offensive rebounds.
Catamounts Preview: Will Vermont Find a Way to Win at Home?
Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games
Vermont suffered a narrow 67-66 loss to Fairfield on Sunday, November 24th, in a game where the Catamounts were -8.5 favorites. Playing at home, Vermont couldn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 133 fell just short of the 135.5 O/U line.
After trailing 37-35 at halftime, Vermont outscored Fairfield 31-30 in the 2nd half but couldn’t complete the comeback.
Catamounts Offense Breakdown
Vermont put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 8 of 25 three-point attempts, shooting 32% from deep, while hitting 58.3% of their two-point shots.
At the free-throw line, the Catamounts were 14 of 17, good for 82.4%. TJ Long led the team with 18 points, hitting 3 of 8 from beyond the arc, while TJ Hurley added 17 points, despite shooting just 25% from three.
Catamounts Team Defense
Vermont's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 22 of 49 attempts. Inside the arc, Vermont allowed 14 two-point baskets on 24 attempts, a 58% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Vermont's defense held their opponents to 8 of 25 shooting, or 32%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 17 times, where they converted 14 of their attempts, an 82% success rate. Vermont allowed 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Huskies vs Catamounts Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- In their last three road games, Northeastern has averaged 66 points per game while allowing 65. The team's record in this stretch was 2-1 while going 2-1 vs. the spread.
- Across their three previous home games, Vermont has an ATS mark of 0-3. Their straight up record in these matchups was 0-3 while averaging 51 points per game.
- The last ten games that Northeastern was the underdog, they have an ATS mark of 5-5 while going 2-8 straight up.
- Through their last three matchups as the betting favorite, the Catamounts have a good straight up record, but their ATS mark is just 0-3.
Northeastern vs Vermont Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Vermont -4.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.