The Chattanooga Mocs (8-10, 3-2 SoCon) look to continue their five-game home winning streak when they challenge the Mercer Bears (6-11, 1-4 SoCon), who will attempt to end their nine-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Mercer Bears at Chattanooga Mocs ATS Prediction
In the Bears’ last contest, they were defeated by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 72-68. East Tennessee State out-rebounded Mercer. The Buccaneers had 27 offensive rebounds and 50 total rebounds, while the Bears had six and 23, respectively. Ross Cummings was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 6-for-14 shooting.
The Mocs were victorious over the Samford Bulldogs in their last game, 80-75. Chattanooga had an effective field goal percentage of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.519). Samford, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 8.6 (better than their season average of 18.1). With 18 points and 11 rebounds, Ramon Vila put together a good game for Chattanooga.
After the Bears won both contests against the Mocs last season, these teams will go head-to-head for the first time this year. In the last contest, Mercer won 84-75. Mercer’s 0.779 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Chattanooga, who had a rate of 0.552.
It could be a mistake-prone game for the Chattanooga offense. Chattanooga ranks 152nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.5 percent), while the disruptive defense of Mercer forces the 34th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.0 percent).
Mercer vs. Chattanooga ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Mercer, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Chattanooga ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Mercer ranks 264th (27.5).
The Bears average 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 67th in the country. The Mocs rank 125th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
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The Bears have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Mercer has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
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