Vermont vs. Albany (NY) betting: College basketball preview for March 3

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The Vermont Catamounts (19-11, 11-4 America East) host the Albany (NY) Great Danes (11-19, 7-8 America East) after winning three home games in a row. The Catamounts are favored by 8.5 points in the contest, which tips at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, March 3, 2026. The matchup has an over/under of 139.5.

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Vermont vs. Albany (NY) betting lines

  • Vermont moneyline odds to win: -457
  • Albany (NY) moneyline odds to win: +337
  • Spread: Vermont (-8.5)
  • Total: 139.5

Vermont statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Vermont sports a better record against the spread in home games (6-5-0) than it does on the road (5-8-1).
  • In terms of over/unders, the Catamounts hit the over less consistently when playing at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total five times in 11 opportunities this season (45.5%). On the road, they have hit the over eight times in 14 opportunities (57.1%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Vermont has won a higher percentage of its games at home (.800) compared to road games (.583).

Recent trends

  • The Catamounts have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 71.4 points per game in their last 10 contests, 2.9 points fewer than the 74.3 they’ve scored this season.
  • Vermont has been tougher on the defensive side of the ball lately, giving up 65.0 points per game over its last 10 outings compared to the 69.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the 2025-26 season.
  • During their past 10 outings, the Catamounts are making the same number of three-pointers per game as their season long average (8.7), while shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (33.3% compared to 34.3% season-long).

Vermont betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-15-1 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 5-8-1)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 3-5-0 (As Favorite: 9-13-1; As Underdog: 3-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-13-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 8-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 16-7 (Home: 8-2; Away: 7-5)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-1)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.4 (111th in nation) 43.0 (104th) 32.8 (125th) 28.6 (44th) 13.1 (244th) 9.2 (30th)

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Albany (NY) statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This season, Albany (NY) is 4-5-0 at home against the spread (.444 winning percentage). On the road, it is 5-10-0 ATS (.333).
  • In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Great Danes’ games have finished above the over/under at home (44.4%, four of nine) compared to away (46.7%, seven of 15).
  • The Great Danes, when moneyline underdogs, have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (2-10) this year.

Recent trends

  • In their past 10 games, the Great Danes are averaging 71.2 points per game, 1.2 fewer points than their season average (72.4).
  • Over its previous 10 games, Albany (NY) is allowing 71.1 points per game, 1.6 fewer points than its season average (72.7).
  • The Great Danes are draining 0.2 fewer threes per contest in their past 10 games (7.1) compared to their season average (7.3), but they are posting a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.9%) compared to their season mark (33.4%).

Albany (NY) betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-16-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 5-10-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 3-6-0 (As Favorite: 3-5-0; As Underdog: 8-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-14-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-14 (Home: 1-1; Away: 2-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
47.0 (73rd in nation) 44.7 (210th) 30.5 (264th) 28.7 (47th) 14.1 (156th) 11.3 (216th)
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