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As the UMBC Retrievers prepare to host the Vermont Catamounts on February 19, 2026, both teams are looking to assert their dominance in the NCAA basketball landscape. The Retrievers are riding a wave of momentum, having secured victories in 4 of their last 5 games. Their recent form showcases a well-rounded offensive approach and tenacious defense, which has contributed to their success in tight matchups.
On the other hand, the Vermont Catamounts, while slightly less dominant with 3 wins in their last 5 encounters, possess a resilient squad that has demonstrated the ability to compete against tough opponents. They will rely on their tactical versatility and proficiency in three-point shooting to exploit any defensive lapses from the Retrievers.
Bookmakers have set the odds closely, with UMBC favored at 1.85 and Vermont slightly behind at 1.8, reflecting the competitive nature of this matchup. Our model predicts a narrow contest, assigning a 48.3% probability of a home win for UMBC and a 51.7% chance for Vermont. This game promises to be a tightly contested affair, with both teams capable of capitalizing on any opportunities that arise. As always in college basketball, expect the unexpected, as form and tactics will be pivotal in determining the outcome.
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| UMBC 48.6% |
Vermont 51.4% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 70:72
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1.8 | 1.91 | |||
| 1.91 | 1.85 | |||
| 1.92 | 1.75 | |||
| 2.05 | 1.8 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 63:85 12.02.26 Maine Black Bears basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 62:78 05.02.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Binghamton Bearcats basketball – 79:62 31.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 46:55 OT 29.01.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 64:55 |
14.02.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – 90:63 12.02.26 Binghamton Bearcats basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 65:73 07.02.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – 80:57 05.02.26 Maine Black Bears basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 76:70 31.01.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 77:79 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 29.01.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 64:55 01.03.25 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 69:79 25.01.25 Vermont Catamounts basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 63:80 10.02.24 UMBC Retrievers basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 70:72 11.01.24 Vermont Catamounts basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 77:72 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.55 (13.28%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (9.59%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.1 (8.51%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (7.11%)
5. Iowa State: 12.2 (4.95%)
6. Florida Gators: 12.4 (4.87%)
7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13.2 (4.58%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 15.2 (3.98%)
9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20.8 (2.91%)
10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (2.88%)
11. Texas Tech: 22 (2.75%)
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (1.68%)
13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 37 (1.63%)
14. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (1.21%)
15. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.21%)
16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 50.2 (1.2%)
17. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.2 (1.2%)
18. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.2%)
19. Louisville: 53.4 (1.13%)
20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (1.13%)
21. St. Johns Red Storm: 54.25 (1.11%)
22. Tennessee Volunteers: 57.4 (1.05%)
23. Virginia Cavaliers: 76.2 (0.79%)
24. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.79%)
25. Kentucky Wildcats: 76.2 (0.79%)
26. Wisconsin Badgers: 80.2 (0.75%)
27. Brigham Young: 93.4 (0.65%)
28. VCU Rams: 100 (0.6%)
29. UC Irvine: 100 (0.6%)
30. High Point: 100 (0.6%)
31. Liberty: 100 (0.6%)
32. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.6%)
33. McNeese State: 100 (0.6%)
34. Utah State: 100 (0.6%)
35. Yale: 100 (0.6%)
36. Saint Marys: 100 (0.6%)
37. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.6%)
38. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100.2 (0.6%)
39. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.6%)
40. Clemson: 105.2 (0.57%)
41. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.55%)
42. NC State: 110.2 (0.55%)
43. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.5%)
44. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.5%)
45. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.46%)
46. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.46%)
47. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.46%)
48. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.46%)
49. UCLA: 130.2 (0.46%)
50. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.44%)
51. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.4%)
52. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.4%)
53. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.4%)
54. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.34%)
55. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.34%)
56. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.34%)
57. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.34%)
58. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.34%)
59. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.26%)
60. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.26%)
61. Miami (Ohio): 230.2 (0.26%)
62. TCU: 280.2 (0.22%)
63. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.12%)
64. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)
65. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.06%)
66. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)
67. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.06%)
68. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.06%)
69. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.06%)
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