The Vermont Catamounts are off to a disappointing 1-5 start to the 2022-23 NCAA Basketball season, where they are on a five-game losing streak at the moment.
They will now take on the Ball State Cardinals, who are on a 3-1 start and sit second in the Mid-American Conference whereas the Catamounts are part of the America East Conference.
The Cardinals are enjoying a two-game winning streak at the moment and will be looking to get their fourth win while the Catamounts will be looking to register their second win from seven games.
The game is being held at the Baha Mar Convention Center, a neutral venue for both teams, on Friday (November 25).
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Vermont Catamounts vs Ball State Cardinals: Betting Odds
The Catamounts have made one of the worst starts to their season this time. They have only had a single win in six games. The win came in the opening game against the Brown Bears (80-65). Since then, they have just suffered losses.
The team is averaging 61.5 points per game while conceding a massive 73.5 points per game. Their 3-point shooting has been at 29.5% so far whereas the field goal percentage stands at 41.9. Their offensive rebounds per game are 26.5 and their defensive rebounds are 25.0 per game.
The Ball State Cardinals are 3-1 and way better this season compared to the Catamounts. They have had only one loss so far and that came against the Indiana State Sycamores (83-71).
The team is averaging a massive 84.3 points per game while conceding only 63.8 points. Their 3-pt shooting has been at 36.5% and the field goal percentage is at 51.1.
Vermont Catamounts vs Ball State Cardinals: Match Details
Fixture: Vermont Catamounts @ Ball State Cardinals
Date & Time: Friday, November 25, 12:00 p.m ET
Venue: Baha Mar Convention Center, Nassau
Vermont Catamounts vs Ball State Cardinals: Prediction
There are no major injuries for either team at the moment. The Ball State Cardinals are 1-4 against the spread in their last five games overall. There have been no recent meetings between the two sides to check and compare. However, Vermont is more desperate to earn its second win of the season and will come out all guns blazing.
The Cardinals are too strong offensively and defensively, they are better than the Catamounts. But expect Catamounts to put up a strong fight against Ball State.
Final Prediction: Total Over 136.5 (-110)
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