The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (18-5, 8-2 SoCon) will attempt to lengthen their six-game road winning streak in a matchup against the Chattanooga Mocs (10-13, 5-5 SoCon) at McKenzie Arena. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Chattanooga Mocs ATS Prediction
In the Buccaneers’ last outing, they defeated the Samford Bulldogs, 74-66. East Tennessee State’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over Samford. The Buccaneers had a rate of 10.6 (better than their season average of 17.8), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 18.4. With 27 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Patrick Good was the top scorer from either team.
The Mocs fell to the Western Carolina Catamounts in their last outing, 105-96. Getting to the free throw line was one of Western Carolina’s biggest strengths. They had 32 free throw attempts, while Chattanooga had 26. Chattanooga’s Kevin Easley had a solid game, leading the team in scoring with 25 points on 10-for-20 shooting.
Second-chance opportunities might be scarce for Chattanooga in this contest. The Mocs are among the country’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 315th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.0 percent. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State ranks fourth in the nation at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.8 percent. Also, the Buccaneers’ 38th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 113.1) will face off against the Mocs’ 271st-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 106.5).
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Bo Hodges put up 15 points and five rebounds and the Buccaneers beat the Mocs 96-70. The Buccaneers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.686 vs. 0.483) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (29.6 vs. 21.6).
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Chattanooga Mocs Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
East Tennessee State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (42.2) while Chattanooga ranks 215th (34.3).
The Buccaneers rank 48th in steals per game (7.7) while the Mocs rank 223rd (4.4).
East Tennessee State ranks 35th in assists per game (16.0) while Chattanooga ranks 136th (13.5).
The Mocs average 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 86th in the country. The Buccaneers rank 164th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
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The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 13.5 for the season.
During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
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