The Citadel Bulldogs (6-11, 0-6 SoCon) and the Chattanooga Mocs (12-7, 3-3 SoCon) face off at McKenzie Arena. The Bulldogs will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 22, 2020.
Citadel Bulldogs vs. Chattanooga Mocs Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Mocs were blown out by the UNCG Spartans, 72-52, while the Bulldogs lost to the VMI Keydets, 88-79.
Citadel did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (20-23; 87.0 percent) while Chattanooga had a better free throw rate (0.135 vs. 0.045). Ramon Vila had a good game for Chattanooga, recording 15 points and five rebounds. Kaelon Harris, meanwhile was a key piece for Citadel with 12 points and 10 rebounds.
The Mocs dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the most recent matchup, Chattanooga won 68-65. Chattanooga’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Citadel. The Mocs had a rate of 0.534 while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.410. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
When considering effective field goal percentage, Chattanooga should have a noteworthy advantage. The upper-echelon Mocs offense ranks 96th in the NCAA in that metric at 0.519, while the Citadel defense is ranked 222nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.497). Opposite tempos will be on display in this showdown. The up-and-down Bulldogs rank second in possessions per game, while the slower-paced Mocs rank 276th.
Citadel vs. Chattanooga ATS Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Chattanooga ranks 57th in three pointers allowed per game (19.4) while Citadel ranks 268th (28.1).
- The Mocs rank 50th in steals allowed per game (5.6) while the Bulldogs rank 188th (7.9).
- Citadel ranks 45th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Chattanooga ranks 111th (3.6).
- The Mocs rank 46th in assists allowed per game (10.7) while the Bulldogs rank 205th (14.6).
- Chattanooga ranks 99th in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while Citadel ranks 250th (38.6).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 66.4 points per game (0.2 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 5.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Citadel has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
