The Chattanooga Mocs (10-14, 5-6 SoCon) will be at Cameron Hall to go head-to-head with the VMI Keydets (7-15, 1-9 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. The game can be seen on ESPN 3 at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. VMI Keydets Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Keydets lost big to the UNCG Spartans, 93-66, while the Mocs lost to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 77-64.
Chattanooga was lights out from beyond the arc (11-25; 44.0 percent) while VMI had a better free throw rate (0.200 vs. 0.210). VMI was lifted by Garrett Gilkeson, who recorded 10 points and seven rebounds. Meanwhile, Kevin Easley played a pivotal role for Chattanooga with 12 points and five rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Easley led the Mocs to an 83-65 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 26 points. The Mocs’ 10.2 turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Keydets, who had a rate of 15.2.
Conflicting paces will be on display in this matchup. VMI prefers a fast-paced style of play (44th in possessions per game), while Chattanooga is slower-paced (160th in possessions per game).
Chattanooga Mocs at VMI Keydets Odds Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – VMI, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- VMI ranks 91st in steals per game (6.8) while Chattanooga ranks 226th (4.4).
- The Mocs rank 183rd in rebounds allowed per game (36.0) while the Keydets rank 256th (39.0).
- The Mocs rank 83rd in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Keydets rank 168th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Chattanooga averages 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 142nd in the nation. VMI ranks 217th in assists allowed per game (15.1).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mocs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 9.2, up from 1.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Keydets have scored an average of 77.8 points per game (2.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 86.6 points per game (6.2 above their season average).
