Who's Playing

Albany @ Vermont

Current Records: Albany 9-11; Vermont 15-4

What to Know

The Albany Great Danes and the Vermont Catamounts are set to square off in an America East matchup at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 31 at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The teams split their matchups last year, with the Great Danes winning the first 63-62 and Vermont taking the second 74-66.

Albany strolled past the New Jersey Tech Highlanders with points to spare this past Saturday, taking the contest 64-53.

Meanwhile, the Catamounts didn't have too much trouble with the Maine Black Bears at home this past Saturday as they won 81-68.

Albany have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 16.50 point spread they are up against. The odds have been favorable for them against the spread on the road this season, even if it's been tough sledding overall. They are 8-3 ATS in away games but only 10-10 all in all.

The wins brought Albany up to 9-11 and Vermont to 15-4. A pair of offensive stats to keep in the back of your head while watching: The Great Danes are eighth worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 62.1 on average. The Catamounts' offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 22nd in college basketball when it comes to field goal percentage, with 48.20% on the season. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Monday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Roy L Patrick Gymnasium -- Burlington, Vermont
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Catamounts are a big 16.5-point favorite against the Great Danes, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 16.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Vermont have won ten out of their last 13 games against Albany.

  • Jan 03, 2021 - Vermont 74 vs. Albany 66
  • Jan 02, 2021 - Albany 63 vs. Vermont 62
  • Mar 03, 2020 - Vermont 85 vs. Albany 62
  • Feb 01, 2020 - Vermont 86 vs. Albany 75
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Vermont 67 vs. Albany 49
  • Jan 05, 2019 - Vermont 80 vs. Albany 51
  • Feb 08, 2018 - Vermont 72 vs. Albany 67
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Vermont 61 vs. Albany 50
  • Mar 11, 2017 - Vermont 56 vs. Albany 53
  • Feb 22, 2017 - Vermont 62 vs. Albany 50
  • Jan 25, 2017 - Vermont 60 vs. Albany 49
  • Feb 06, 2016 - Albany 75 vs. Vermont 71
  • Jan 09, 2016 - Albany 69 vs. Vermont 57