Vermont Catamounts vs UMBC Retrievers predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In a highly anticipated matchup on January 29, 2026, the Vermont Catamounts basketball team will face off against the UMBC Retrievers at home. Both teams have been in impressive form lately, with each winning 4 of their last 5 matches. The Catamounts have shown their strength on the court, showcasing solid defense and efficient scoring, while the Retrievers have displayed their offensive prowess and ability to compete with top teams.

Bookmakers have given the edge to the home team, the Vermont Catamounts, with odds at 1.25, compared to UMBC Retrievers at 3.88. The predicted final score reflects a close matchup, with the Catamounts predicted to win 74-66 over the Retrievers.

Tactically, both teams have strengths that could give them an advantage in this game. The Catamounts will look to maintain their defensive intensity, while the Retrievers will aim to capitalize on their offensive firepower.

Overall, this matchup promises to be an exciting and closely contested game between two talented teams. It is difficult to predict a winner, as both teams have what it takes to come out on top.

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Vermont
75.1%

UMBC
24.9%

Prediction (the most likely score): 74:66

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.25		3.65
	1.23		3.97
	1.25		3.9
	1.27		3.28
	1.26		4

Latest Results

24.01.26 Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 52:62
22.01.26 UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 68:77
19.01.26 Albany Great Danes basketball – Vermont Catamounts basketball – 75:68
15.01.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – Maine Black Bears basketball – 67:62
08.01.26 Vermont Catamounts basketball – Binghamton Bearcats basketball – 60:59

24.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – UMass Lowell River Hawks basketball – 79:56
22.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – NJIT Highlanders basketball – 87:74
19.01.26 Binghamton Bearcats basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 60:78
15.01.26 Bryant University Bulldogs basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 79:74 OT
10.01.26 UMBC Retrievers basketball – New Hampshire Wildcats basketball – 75:74

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Vermont won 4.

Right now, both teams are showing solid form.

In this match, Vermont is a strong favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Vermont won 13 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 7 matches, and goals 1414:1274. (average 70.7:63.7).

Including home matches between the teams, Vermont won 6 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 765:706. (average 69.5:64.2).

Latest Head To Head

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
28.01.23 Vermont Catamounts basketball – UMBC Retrievers basketball – 74:68

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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