As the college basketball season heats up, Vermont is riding a three-game win streak into their matchup against UAlbany at the Broadview Center. With a NET ranking of 203, the Catamounts are still in search of quality wins to bolster their tournament resume. A win over UAlbany, despite being a Quad 4 game, would help Vermont maintain momentum and stay atop the America East standings.
UAlbany, on the other hand, is desperate for a signature win to turn their season around. With a 7-14 record and a NET ranking of 313, the Great Danes are facing an uphill battle to become relevant in the tournament conversation. Their recent form has been encouraging, with two wins in their last three games, but they'll need to pull off a significant upset to take down Vermont. According to the CHD Scout prediction, Vermont is favored to win by 6.7 points, with UAlbany given just a 26.8% chance of emerging victorious.
CHD Scout Prediction
Vermont
76
UAlbany
69
With neither team boasting a strong quad record, this game may not carry significant weight in the tournament selection process. However, a win for Vermont would help them build a more impressive resume, while a loss for UAlbany would all but extinguish their faint tournament hopes. Given the current form of both teams, it's hard to see UAlbany pulling off the upset. I predict Vermont will win by around 7 points, extending their win streak and taking a crucial step towards solidifying their position in the America East.