The Virginia Tech Hokies (6-3) will be at home in Cassell Coliseum when they clash with the Chattanooga Mocs (6-4). The game starts at 8:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 11, 2019, and will air on ACC Network.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Hokies were beaten by the 10th-ranked Duke Blue Devils, 77-63, while the Mocs had no trouble getting past the Tennessee Wesleyan Bulldogs, 99-51.
Chattanooga played a flawless game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 48.3 (above their season average of 25.5) and a turnover percentage of 15.0 (better than their season average of 16.7). For those same stats, Tennessee Wesleyan was 11.1 and 26.6, respectively. Virginia Tech, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.527 vs. 0.532). Virginia Tech rallied around P.J. Horne, who contributed 15 points and six rebounds. Matt Ryan, meanwhile was a key piece for Chattanooga with 18 points.
The high-powered offense of Virginia Tech will clash against the porous defense of Chattanooga. Since the 2018-19 season, the Hokies rank 36th in offensive efficiency, while the Mocs are 287th in defensive efficiency. The Hokies figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Mocs rank 322nd in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.166), while the Hokies rank 11th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.179).
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Virginia Tech Hokies Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Virginia Tech, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Chattanooga averages 24.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 70th in the NCAA. Virginia Tech ranks 264th in three pointers allowed per game (26.7).
- The Hokies rank eighth in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Mocs rank 83rd (3.1).
- The Hokies rank 12th in assists per game (15.5) while the Mocs rank 125th (13.3).
- Virginia Tech ranks sixth in steals allowed per game (4.9) while Chattanooga ranks 98th (6.3).