Half-time report
There’s only one half left between Vermont and the victory they were favored to get tonight. They have a bit of a lead as they currently lead NJ Tech 34-20.
Vermont came into the game with extra motivation after the loss they suffered the last time these two teams met. We’ll see if they are able to flip the script or if it will just be more of the same.
Who’s playing
NJ Tech Highlanders @ Vermont Catamounts
Current records: NJ Tech 4-15, Vermont 10-9
How to watch
What you need to know
Highlanders fans have better hope that the team plays one heck of a game on Thursday, because the odds are decidedly against them. They and the Vermont Catamounts will face off in a battle for the America East at 7 p.m. ET at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The Highlanders will no doubt be hoping to end a streak of 15 consecutive away defeats dating back to last season.
After struggling through three straight losses, NJ Tech finally turned things around against New Hamp. SATURDAY. They came away with a 64-59 victory over the Wildcats.
Meanwhile, Vermont earned a 72-64 win over Binghamton on Thursday.
NJ Tech’s victory improved its record to 4-15. As for Vermont, they have performed well recently as they have won four of their last five games, which gave a nice improvement to their 10-9 record this season.
NJ Tech bypassed Vermont 63-61 in their previous matchup in February 2024. The rematch might be a little tougher for NJ Tech since the team won’t have home court advantage this time around. We’ll see if the change of location makes a difference.
Odds
Vermont is a heavy 15.5 point favorite against NJ Tech, according to the latest college basketball odds.
Oddsmakers had a good idea of ​​the line for this one, as the game opened with the Catamounts as 15-point favorites.
The over/under is 122.5 points.
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History of the series
Vermont has won 8 of its last 10 games against NJ Tech.
- February 8, 2024 – NJ Tech 63 vs. Vermont 61
- January 13, 2024 – Vermont 76 vs. NJ Tech 55
- March 4, 2023 – Vermont 84 vs. NJ Tech 57
- February 18, 2023 – Vermont 82 vs. NJ Tech 80
- January 22, 2023 – Vermont 85 vs. NJ Tech 69
- March 6, 2022 – Vermont 98 vs. NJ Tech 59
- February 2, 2022 – Vermont 90 vs. NJ Tech 67
- January 19, 2022 – Vermont 83 vs. NJ Tech 57
- December 28, 2020 – NJ Tech 81 vs. Vermont 80
- December 27, 2020 – Vermont 92 vs. NJ Tech 78
