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Bearcats vs Catamounts Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 8, 2026
Binghamton goes to Burlington to face Vermont on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET at Patrick Gymnasium. It’s an America East conference game on ESPN+, and the market is basically pricing this as Vermont by as much as they want if they show up with energy.
Vermont is laying 19.5 with an extremely expensive moneyline, while Binghamton is catching a big number with an 0-8 road record. The total sits at 143.5, which is the more interesting market because a spread this large can push you into two very different game scripts depending on whether Vermont presses the gas for 40 minutes or shuts it down once the margin is safe.
Binghamton Bearcats vs Vermont Catamounts Odds
These are the current betting lines, and bettors should keep monitoring the board for any late movement in the updated college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Binghamton Bearcats | +1500 | +19.5 (-110) | 143.5 (-110) |
| Vermont Catamounts | -4000 | -19.5 (-110) | 143.5 (-110) |
Binghamton Bearcats Betting Form
Binghamton is coming off a 73-65 loss to NJIT, and the shape of that result is important. They weren’t completely run off the floor. They competed, they found enough scoring to stay attached, and that’s the only argument you can make when you’re catching almost 20 points on the road.
The Bearcats’ best trait for covering a big number is getting to the line. If they’re earning free throws, they can manufacture points even when the half-court offense stalls. That also matters for the total, because free throws are the cleanest way for an underdog to keep scoring without needing efficient shooting. The problem is that road 0-8 record. When Binghamton has played away from home, the offense tends to flatten out, and the stretches with no baskets become long enough that a favorite like Vermont can build separation quickly.
If you want to check recent results and whether the offense is trending up or down, use Binghamton Bearcats stats and results.
Vermont Catamounts Betting Form
Vermont is coming off an 80-61 win over New Hampshire, and it looked like the version of this team that can cover big spreads: balanced scoring, efficient shot-making, and enough three-point volume to stretch a defense until it breaks. When Vermont’s offense is humming, you’re not just dealing with one scorer. They can attack from multiple spots, and that makes it harder for an underdog to survive with one matchup adjustment.
From a betting standpoint, Vermont’s profile is built around efficiency. They shoot it well overall, they’re solid from three, and they rarely need chaos to score. That is exactly what you want laying a large number, because it means you can create margin through clean possessions rather than relying on turnovers and transition.
For schedule context and home splits, check Vermont Catamounts schedule and stats.
Binghamton Bearcats vs Vermont Catamounts Matchup Breakdown
A spread of 19.5 is mostly about whether Vermont plays its game for the full 40 minutes. The matchup edge is obvious. Vermont has the cleaner offense, better shooting profile, and the home court. If Vermont starts fast and forces Binghamton into a half-court game where every shot is contested, the separation can happen early and keep compounding.
The Binghamton cover path is also clear. Hit free throws, avoid live-ball turnovers, and make Vermont earn everything in the half court. If Binghamton can keep the game in the low to mid 60s by late second half, +19.5 becomes very live because Vermont doesn’t need to keep attacking. They can shorten possessions, use clock, and the backdoor opens.
That’s why I’m more interested in the total than the side. With a big favorite, the under often comes down to whether the dog can score enough to threaten the number, and whether the favorite keeps pushing once it’s up 20. In a league game, Vermont usually has no reason to play reckless late. If the Catamounts are ahead comfortably, the last six minutes can be pure clock.
If you want a process check on how blowout risk changes totals and spreads, the Expert Betting Guide is a useful read before locking in a bet like this.
Binghamton Bearcats vs Vermont Catamounts Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Vermont -19.5 because Binghamton’s road profile is the wrong kind of team to trust with a big number. Long scoring droughts are how favorites cover these spreads, and Vermont’s efficiency makes it easier to extend runs without needing an extreme shooting night.
That said, big spreads always come with game-state risk. If Vermont gets up 22 in the second half and starts running empty possessions, Binghamton can cover late without ever threatening to win. That’s the main reason I don’t love the side as much as the total.
On the total, I lean under 143.5. The cleaner path is Vermont controlling the game, building a lead, and then the pace compressing late. Binghamton can help the under too if they have the kind of road stretch where baskets are hard to find. The over needs Binghamton to score into the high 60s or low 70s, or it needs Vermont to keep scoring into the 80s deep into the second half.
Best Bet: Under 143.5
NCAAB Picks and Handicappers on ScoresAndStats
If you’re betting the college board, start by comparing your projection to the market and identifying where pace and efficiency don’t match the number. The college basketball picks page helps you scan the slate quickly, while the NCAAB previews hub is useful for confirming style matchups before lines move.
For broader context across teams and schedules, the college basketball teams hub keeps everything in one place, and the ScoresAndStats blog is helpful when you want angles that apply across multiple games.
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