Northeastern Huskies vs Vermont Catamounts NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/30/24
Betting on today’s Huskies and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Patrick Gymnasium in Burlington, VT, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 129 points, and Vermont is favored by -4.5 against Northeastern in a non-conference matchup.
NORTHEASTERN HUSKIES VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -4.5
This game will be played at Patrick Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, November 30th.
WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-68 in favor of the Catamounts.
- Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 129 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Taking a Look at the Huskies Chances on the Road
The Huskies fell to the Roadrunners 68-60 on Sunday, dropping an away game where they were -5.5 favorites. Northeastern couldn’t cover the spread, and the total points of 128 came in just under the 130.5 O/U line.
After trailing 34-29 at halftime, the Huskies couldn’t close the gap in the second half, scoring 31 points while allowing 34.
Northeastern’s offense put up 60 points in their last game, shooting 42.2% from the field and 35.3% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.9%, and they hit 69.6% of their free throws, going 16-for-23 from the line.
Corey Stephenson led the way with 21 points on 8-of-16 shooting, while LA Pratt and Masai Troutman each added 15 points. Pratt struggled from deep, hitting just 1-of-6 threes, while Troutman connected on 2-of-5 from long range.
Even though Northeastern gave up 68 points, their defense held strong, limiting the opposing team to just 37% shooting from the field. They were particularly effective inside the arc, where they allowed only 15 two-point baskets on 48 attempts, a 31% shooting rate.
However, the Huskies struggled to contain the three-point shot, as their opponents hit 8 of 13 attempts, a 61% success rate. Northeastern also sent the other team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 free throws, shooting 75%.
Pressure Builds for Vermont as Home Favorites
Vermont Catamounts Recent Game/Games
Vermont suffered a narrow 67-66 loss to Fairfield on Sunday, November 24th. Playing at home, the Catamounts were -8.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
Vermont trailed 37-35 at halftime and edged Fairfield 31-30 in the 2nd half, but it wasn’t enough to complete the comeback. The game’s total points of 133 fell just under the O/U line of 135.5.
Vermont’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 44.9% from the field and 32% from beyond the arc, hitting 8 of 25 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.1%, and they connected on 82.4% of their free throws, making 14 of 17.
TJ Long led the way with 18 points, shooting 3 of 8 from three-point range, while TJ Hurley added 17 points despite hitting just 25% of his threes. Jace Roquemore was perfect from deep, going 2 for 2, and finished with 13 points. Vermont also had 11 assists and 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
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, they allowed 58% shooting, with opponents hitting 14 of 24 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Vermont’s opponents went 8 for 25, shooting 32%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 17 times, where they made 14 shots, good for 82%. Vermont gave up 7 offensive rebounds.