Bryant Bulldogs vs Vermont Catamounts

This NCAAB matchup features Bryant Bulldogs (8-18 (7-4)) traveling to take on Vermont Catamounts (17-10 (9-3)) at Patrick Gymnasium, Burlington, VT. The Vermont hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the Bryant by 11.2 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. On offense, Vermont averages 77.6 points per game, which exceeds what the Bryant defense typically allows (75.4 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. The Bryant offense puts up 71.2 PPG and faces a Vermont defense allowing 70.6 PPG. The visitors have the offensive firepower to stay in this one. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Vermont will look to leverage their home crowd. The Vermont are heavy favorites in this one, with our model projecting a 11.4-point advantage. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Vermont winning by 24 to losing by 1. Our model aligns closely with the market on this one, suggesting the oddsmakers have priced this game efficiently. Look for small edges in the total and moneyline markets to capitalize on any remaining value.

Vermont enters at 17-10 (9-3), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. It's been a difficult season for Bryant at 8-18 (7-4). Traveling to face Vermont presents a significant challenge, though every game is a chance to build for the future. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.