Who's Playing

Maine @ Vermont

Current Records: Maine 4-14; Vermont 14-4

What to Know

The Maine Black Bears lost both of their matches to the Vermont Catamounts last season on scores of 30-65 and 60-88, so they're hoping to turn the tables this season. Maine and Vermont will face off in an America East battle at 2 p.m. ET Saturday at Roy L Patrick Gymnasium. The Catamounts will be strutting in after a win while Maine will be stumbling in from a defeat.

The matchup between Maine and the New Hamp. Wildcats on Wednesday was not a total blowout, but with Maine falling 73-61 on the road, it was darn close to turning into one.

Meanwhile, Vermont strolled past the Stony Brook Seawolves with points to spare on Wednesday, taking the contest 80-67.

The Black Bears have to know they'll be fighting an uphill battle given the 24 point spread they are up against. They are currently two-for-two against the spread in their most recent games, however, a trend bettors might want to take into account.

Maine is now 4-14 while Vermont sits at 14-4. A couple offensive stats to keep an eye on: Maine is 348th worst in college basketball in points per game, with only 60.4 on average. Vermont's offense has more to brag about, as they they come into the game boasting the 28th highest field goal percentage in college basketball at 47.70%. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 2 p.m. ET
  • Where: Roy L Patrick Gymnasium -- Burlington, Vermont
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $35.17

Odds

The Catamounts are a big 24-point favorite against the Black Bears, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Catamounts as a 25-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Vermont have won all of the games they've played against Maine in the last eight years.

  • Jan 17, 2021 - Vermont 88 vs. Maine 60
  • Jan 16, 2021 - Vermont 65 vs. Maine 30
  • Mar 07, 2020 - Vermont 61 vs. Maine 50
  • Feb 05, 2020 - Vermont 77 vs. Maine 52
  • Jan 22, 2020 - Vermont 59 vs. Maine 57
  • Mar 09, 2019 - Vermont 73 vs. Maine 57
  • Feb 06, 2019 - Vermont 86 vs. Maine 63
  • Jan 09, 2019 - Vermont 73 vs. Maine 49
  • Mar 03, 2018 - Vermont 75 vs. Maine 60
  • Feb 27, 2018 - Vermont 74 vs. Maine 62
  • Jan 15, 2018 - Vermont 83 vs. Maine 62
  • Mar 01, 2017 - Vermont 86 vs. Maine 41
  • Feb 01, 2017 - Vermont 74 vs. Maine 53
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Vermont 90 vs. Maine 77
  • Mar 02, 2016 - Vermont 99 vs. Maine 82
  • Feb 03, 2016 - Vermont 85 vs. Maine 68
  • Jan 06, 2016 - Vermont 90 vs. Maine 72