The Wofford Terriers (18-9, 9-5 SoCon) will travel to McKenzie Arena to clash against the Chattanooga Mocs (9-19, 3-12 SoCon) in their home finale. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 17, 2018.
Wofford Terriers at Chattanooga Mocs Odds Preview
In the Terriers last matchup, they beat the Western Carolina Catamounts, 84-69. With 15 points and seven rebounds, Cameron Jackson had a solid performance for Wofford. Wofford dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 40.0 (above their season average of 26.3) and a free throw rate of 0.442 (above their season average of 0.216). Western Carolina had marks of 20.6 and 0.278, respectively, for those same stats.
The Mocs are hoping for a better outcome after their 75-56 loss to the Furman Paladins in their last contest. Joshua Phillips led Chattanooga in scoring with 16 points on 6-for-9 shooting. Furman forced the Mocs into a turnover percentage of 23.0 (above their season average of 17.9). Chattanooga, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (18-22; 81.8 percent).
Half-court execution will be at a premium when a pair of the nations slowest-paced teams go head-to-head. Chattanooga currently ranks 259th in possessions per game (68.0) and Wofford is 260th (68.0). Furthermore, the Terriers rank 47th in offensive efficiency (112.9), while the Mocs rank 258th in defensive efficiency (106.7).
These teams have already met once this season. The Terriers won 71-67. The Terriers dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 32.4 and a free throw rate of 0.241. For those same stats, the Mocs put up marks of 26.7 and 0.204, respectively. In the victory, Fletcher Magee led all scorers with 26 points.
Wofford Terriers vs. Chattanooga Mocs Prediction
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- The Terriers rank 60th in assists per game (15.5) while the Mocs rank 125th in assists allowed per game (13.3).
- Wofford ranks 39th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Chattanooga ranks 89th (3.3).
- Chattanooga ranks 37th in three pointers allowed per game (19.2) while Wofford ranks 216th (23.4).
- The Terriers average 6.6 steals per game, which ranks 97th in the nation. The Mocs rank 187th in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- Wofford ranks 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.7) while Chattanooga ranks 102nd (33.8).
Betting Trends:
- The Mocs average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.4, up from 3.3 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 74.2 points per game (2.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (4.4 above their season average).
