The Chattanooga Mocs (5-3) will be at the Ramsey Center to go head-to-head with the Western Carolina Catamounts (5-2) in a SoCon matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, December 3, 2019.
Chattanooga Mocs at Western Carolina Catamounts ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Catamounts dismantled the Bryan College Lions 78-54, while the Mocs won a close one over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks 63-60.
The Mocs were 9-11 from the foul line (81.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.551 (above their season average of 0.470). The Catamounts, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.5 vs. 20.4) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 25.6). Western Carolina was lifted by Carlos Dotson, who had 14 points and 11 rebounds. Matt Ryan, meanwhile fueled Chattanooga with 18 points.
This series was highly competitive last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the last matchup, the Catamounts won 105-96. One of Western Carolina’s largest strengths was getting to the free throw line. They made 32 trips to the line, while Chattanooga went 26 times.
Western Carolina could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense squares off against one of the country’s worst defenses. Dating back to the 2018-19 season, the Catamounts rank 53rd in effective field goal percentage (0.536), while Chattanooga ranks 258th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.514).
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Western Carolina, ATS Winner – Western Carolina, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Western Carolina ranks 65th in rebounds allowed per game (33.0) while Chattanooga ranks 247th (36.5).
- The Mocs rank 75th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Catamounts rank 150th in three pointers allowed per game (22.0).
- Chattanooga ranks 205th in assists per game (12.9) while Western Carolina ranks 241st (12.4).
- The Mocs rank 170th in steals allowed per game (6.4) while the Catamounts rank 290th (8.2).
- Chattanooga ranks 126th in blocks allowed per game (3.2) while Western Carolina ranks 243rd (4.2).