The UNCG Spartans (12-2, 1-0 SoCon) look to lengthen their six-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Chattanooga Mocs (6-8, 1-0 SoCon) at Greensboro Coliseum. The game is scheduled to start at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. UNCG Spartans ATS Prediction
In the Mocs’ last matchup, they beat the Charlotte 49ers, 80-69. The Mocs had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 17.8) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.520). Chattanooga was led by Jerry Johnson Jr., who led the team in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting.
The Spartans beat the North Carolina A&T Aggies in their last contest, 74-66. UNCG’s 54.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over North Carolina A&T, who had a rate of 41.0. Francis Alonso was the top scorer from either team with 23 points on 9-for-16 shooting from the field.
After splitting two games last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the most recent matchup, the Spartans won 72-51. The Spartans had a much better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 24.2) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.3 vs. 26.5).
Alonso has averaged 0 points over the last five games for UNCG.
UNCG could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-octane offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Spartans rank 41st in offensive efficiency, while Chattanooga ranks 264th in defensive efficiency.
Chattanooga vs. UNCG ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCG ranks 30th in steals per game (8.4) while Chattanooga ranks 161st (4.9).
The Spartans rank 34th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Mocs rank 99th (11.4).
UNCG ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Chattanooga ranks 83rd (3.4).
The Mocs rank 44th in three pointers allowed per game (20.4) while the Spartans rank 64th (20.6).
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The Mocs have been outscored by an average of 0.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Chattanooga has defeated opponents by an average of 2.1 points.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 85.2 points per game (5.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.4 points per game (4.8 above their season average).
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