Fairfield Stags vs Vermont Catamounts NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/24/24
Planning on watching today’s Stags and Catamounts game? Catch the action at Mohegan Sun Arena in Uncasville, CT, as the Catamounts hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. The odds for this non-conference game currently have Vermont as the -9.5 favorite, with the over/under line sitting at 132 points.
FAIRFIELD STAGS VS VERMONT CATAMOUNTS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Vermont Catamounts -9.5
This game will be played at Mohegan Sun Arena at 1:00 ET on Sunday, November 24th.
WHY BET THE VERMONT CATAMOUNTS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-67 in favor of the Catamounts.
- Not only will Vermont pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -9.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 132 points, and we like the over with a projected 146 points.
Do the Stags Stand a Chance in Uncasville?
Fairfield Stags Recent Game/Games
Fairfield’s season continued with a 91-66 loss to Yale on Saturday, November 23rd. Playing at home, the Stags entered the game as +10.5 point underdogs but failed to cover the spread.
Fairfield found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 46-26 at halftime. While they managed to score 40 points in the 2nd half, they also allowed 45 points during that stretch. The game’s total points of 157 went over the pre-game line of 139.5.
Fairfield’s offense put up 66 points in their last game, shooting 40% from the field and 31.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 48%, and they hit 76% of their free throws, going 19-for-25 from the line.
John Poulakidas was a standout, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 22 points on 7-for-8 shooting overall. Nick Townsend contributed 16 points and 7 rebounds, adding 5 assists, while Samson Aletan chipped in 15 points, shooting 55.6% from the field.
Fairfield’s defense gave up 91 points in their last game, even though they held their opponent to 40% shooting from the field. The Stags allowed 46% shooting on two-pointers, with their opponent hitting 13 of 28 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Fairfield’s defense saw their opponent shoot 31%, with 7 made threes on 22 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 25 times, where they converted 19 for 76%. Fairfield allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Will the Catamounts Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Vermont improved to 3-1 on the season with a 75-71 win over Delaware on Saturday. The Catamounts were -6.5 favorites heading into the game but didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game hit 146, going over the pre-game line of 139.5.
Vermont led 37-34 at halftime and maintained their edge in the 2nd half, outscoring Delaware 38-37 after the break.
Vermont’s offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 44.6% from the field and hitting 33.3% from beyond the arc, with 9 made threes. Their effective field goal percentage was 53.6%, and they connected on 76.2% of their free throws, going 16/21 from the line.
Nick Fiorillo and Izaiah Pasha each scored 20 points, with Pasha shooting 77.8% from the field and hitting both of his three-point attempts. Fiorillo knocked down 4 of 6 from deep. Shamir Bogues contributed 18 points, shooting 72.7%, while Cavan Reilly also added 18 points, hitting 66.7% of his shots.
Vermont’s defense gave up 71 points, with their opponents shooting 44% from the field, making 25 of 56 attempts. Inside the arc, Vermont allowed 16 two-point baskets on 29 attempts, a 55% shooting rate.
From three-point range, Vermont’s defense held their opponents to 9 made threes on 27 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 16 free throws, shooting 76%. Vermont allowed 9 offensive rebounds.