Vermont vs. Brown Picks and Prediction for Sunday, November 9, 2025

By: Jake Allman Published 11/09/2025, 12:30 AM ET

Vermont heads to Providence to face Brown in a Sunday afternoon matchup at Pizzitola Sports Center. The Catamounts enter at 2-0 and look to stay perfect after dominant wins over Plattsburgh and Wentworth, while Brown tries to bounce back from a 62-46 loss to Siena in its opener. Tipoff is scheduled for 2 p.m. ET on ESPN+. Big board, bigger value — see our winning college basketball predictions.

Vermont Team Information

Vermont has been sharp on both ends through its first two games, averaging 94 points while shooting 54.5 percent from the floor. The Catamounts’ offense has been balanced, led by TJ Long’s 18 points per game on 50 percent shooting. Ball movement has been strong, with 19.5 assists per game, and they’ve owned the glass with a plus-8.5 rebounding edge. Vermont’s interior play has been especially strong, scoring at will in the paint and protecting the rim with seven blocks per game. The Catamounts also force teams to work deep into the shot clock, limiting easy looks and building momentum with transition baskets. That blend of tempo control and execution has been a big reason for their two convincing wins.

Brown Team Information

Brown, on the other hand, needs to find rhythm after struggling to shoot just 29.3 percent from the field against Siena. Adrian Uchidiuno led the Bears with 11 points, but the team’s offense couldn’t find consistency and missed too many shots or committed turnovers. Brown had only 10 assists on 26 made shots, a figure that must improve if it wants to compete with Vermont’s high-paced attack. The Bears’ defensive intensity kept them close early against Siena, generating eight steals and five blocks, but the offensive drought proved too much to overcome. Returning to their home floor could help improve perimeter shooting, yet they’ll need a better effort on both ends to avoid falling into an early-season skid.

Brown vs Vermont Prediction

Vermont’s shooting and team depth create a difficult matchup for Brown’s half-court sets. The Catamounts’ inside-out scoring balance, coupled with their rebounding advantage, should dictate the pace and wear down the Bears. Unless Brown can drastically improve its shooting, this contest will fall to Vermont’s favor quickly.

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Prediction: Vermont 81, Brown 63

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