Vermont Catamounts vs Colgate Raiders NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24
Looking to win big? The Catamounts and Raiders face off at 2:00 ET on ESPN+. The Raiders are hosting the game at Cotterell Court in Hamilton, NY. In this non-conference matchup, Vermont is favored by -1.5 against Colgate. The over/under for the game is 128 points.
VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS COLGATE RAIDERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Colgate Raiders +1.5
This game will be played at Cotterell Court at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.
WHY BET THE COLGATE RAIDERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 73-72 in favor of the Raiders.
- Not only will Colgate pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 128 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Can Vermont Grab a Win on the Road?
Vermont fell to 4-6 on the season after a 65-50 road loss to Yale on Saturday. The Catamounts entered the game as +6 underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 115, falling short of the 134.5 O/U line.
Vermont led 24-22 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 43.
Vermont struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 50 points on 34.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40%, with the Catamounts hitting only 25.9% from three-point range (7/27) and 42.9% on two-point attempts (12/28).
Free-throw shooting was also an issue, as they connected on just 5 of 9 attempts (55.6%). Vermont recorded 9 offensive rebounds and 8 assists in the game. TJ Hurley led the way with 21 points, shooting 61.5% overall and 62.5% from beyond the arc (5/8).
Vermont’s defense gave up 65 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 44% from the field on 23 of 52 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 46% shooting, with the other team hitting 15 of 32 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Vermont’s defense saw the opposition make 8 of 20 attempts, good for 40%. They also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they converted 11 free throws, an 84% rate. Vermont gave up 10 offensive rebounds.
Are the Raiders Ready for a Home Win?
Colgate Raiders Recent Game/Games
The Raiders fell to 1-9 on the season after a 78-67 road loss to Kentucky on Wednesday. Colgate was a massive +32 underdog going into the game but managed to keep it closer than expected.
Colgate trailed 38-36 at halftime but couldn’t keep pace in the 2nd half, scoring 31 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 145 came in under the O/U line of 155.5.
Colgate’s offense put up 67 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field and 33.3% from three-point range, hitting 11 of 33 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.5%, and they managed just 2 free throw attempts, making both.
Koby Brea and Parker Jones each scored 17 points, with Brea hitting 5 threes at 62.5% efficiency. Amari Williams added 15 points and 8 rebounds, shooting 75% from the field, while Andrew Carr contributed 11 points and 10 boards.
Colgate’s defense gave up 78 points, with their opponents shooting 42% from the field, hitting 30 of 70 attempts. Inside the arc, the Raiders allowed 51% shooting, with the other team making 20 of 39 two-point shots.
From three-point range, Colgate’s defense saw their opponents connect on 10 of 31 attempts, good for 32%. The Raiders also sent the other team to the line 13 times, where they made 8 free throws, shooting 61%. Colgate gave up 16 offensive rebounds in the game.