An eight-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Wofford Terriers (16-8, 8-3 SoCon) when they clash with the Chattanooga Mocs (14-10, 5-6 SoCon) at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Wofford Terriers Betting Odds
In their last game, the Terriers beat the VMI Keydets, 79-73, while the Mocs lost to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 80-64.
Wofford dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.510 (above their season average of 0.184) and a turnover percentage of 15.7 (worse than their season average of 15.6). For those same stats, VMI had marks of 0.175 and 20.6, respectively. Chattanooga, meanwhile, did a terrific job of converting from the free throw line (15-17; 88.2 percent). Wofford rallied around Chevez Goodwin, who recorded 27 points and nine rebounds. Ramon Vila, meanwhile led the way for Chattanooga, finishing with 14 points and eight rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, David Jean-Baptiste led the Mocs to a 72-59 win. He produced 18 points and six rebounds. Chattanooga had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (21.4 vs. 11.1). Wofford, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (7.7 vs. 13.3).
The Mocs’ Vila has been playing at a high level over his last five games, averaging 16 points,6.0 rebounds per game. Meanwhile, Nathan Hoover has averaged 16 points during that same time frame for the Terriers.
It might be a tough matchup for Wofford on the offensive glass. The Terriers currently rank 275th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.5 percent), while Chattanooga ranks 39th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.8 percent).
Chattanooga Mocs at Wofford Terriers Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Chattanooga ranks 81st in three pointers attempted per game (24.1) while Wofford ranks 215th in three pointers allowed per game (24.0).
- The Terriers rank 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Mocs rank 105th (3.4).
- Wofford ranks 150th in steals per game (6.0) while Chattanooga ranks 227th (4.8).
- The Mocs rank 151st in rebounds per game (35.8) while the Terriers rank 280th (31.5).
- Chattanooga ranks 50th in assists allowed per game (11.0) while Wofford ranks 141st (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 11.2, up from 6.2 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 74.6 points per game (2.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 74.4 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
