<p>Betting on today's Catamounts and Wildcats game? Catch the action at Lundholm Gymnasium in Durham, NH, as the Wildcats hosts this showdown at 1:00 ET on ESPN+. In this America East matchup, Vermont is favored bt -9.5 vs. New Hampshire. The over/under for the game is 130.5 points.</p><h3>VERMONT CATAMOUNTS VS NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS BETTING PICK</h3><p>The Pick: New Hampshire Wildcats +9.5</p><p>This game will be played at Lundholm Gymnasium at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.</p><h3>WHY BET THE NEW HAMPSHIRE WILDCATS:</h3><ul><li>We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Wildcats.</li><li>Not only will New Hampshire pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +9.5.</li><li>The over/under is currently sitting at 130.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.</li></ul><h3>Can the Catamounts Deliver Being Favored on the Road?</h3><p>Vermont's season took another hit with an 84-54 road loss to Dartmouth on Saturday, dropping their record to 5-8. Entering the game as -4.5 favorites, the Catamounts not only lost but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 138, just over the 135.5 O/U line.</p> <p>Vermont found themselves in a deep hole early, trailing 48-25 at halftime. They managed 29 points in the second half but allowed Dartmouth to score 36, preventing any chance of a comeback.</p><p>Vermont struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 54 points while shooting 35.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 40.7%, and they hit only 21.4% of their three-point attempts, going 6-for-28 from deep. At the free-throw line, they connected on 6-of-10 attempts.</p> <p>Connor Amundsen was a bright spot, hitting 7-of-8 threes and finishing with 25 points and 4 assists. Ryan Cornish added 23 points, 9 rebounds, and 8 assists, despite shooting 1-for-6 from beyond the arc.</p><p>Vermont's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 84 points on 46% shooting from the field. They allowed 26 field goals, including 13 from beyond the arc, where their opponents shot 50%.</p> <p>From the free-throw line, Vermont's opponents were nearly automatic, hitting 19 of 21 attempts for 90%. The Catamounts also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p><h3>Will New Hampshire Make it Happen at Home?</h3><h3>New Hampshire Wildcats Recent Game</h3> 

<p>The Wildcats dropped to 0-13 this season after a 112-70 loss to Iowa on Monday. New Hampshire, who were +32.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 182, surpassing the pre-game O/U line of 159.5.</p> 

<p>New Hampshire trailed 62-33 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the second half, allowing 50 points while scoring 37. The Wildcats continue to struggle as they search for their first win of the season.</p><p>In their last game, the Wildcats put up 70 points, shooting 40.6% from the field and 30.8% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 46.4%, and they struggled at the free-throw line, hitting just 6 of 13 attempts for 46.2%.</p> <p>Giancarlo Bastianoni led the way with 17 points, shooting 53.8% overall and 60.0% from three. Anthony McComb III and Payton Sandfort each added 15 points, with Sandfort also grabbing 6 rebounds.</p><p>New Hampshire's defense struggled, giving up 112 points on 60% shooting. They allowed 77% shooting from two-point range, with the opponent hitting 35 of 45 attempts.</p> <p>From beyond the arc, the opponent went 10/29 for 34%. New Hampshire sent them to the line 22 times, where they made 12 free throws. The Wildcats also gave up 11 offensive rebounds.</p>

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