The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (19-4, 8-2 SoCon) will be at McKenzie Arena to challenge the Chattanooga Mocs (14-9, 5-5 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 5, 2020.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Chattanooga Mocs Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Mocs lost a winnable game to the Western Carolina Catamounts, 64-61, while the Buccaneers were victorious over the UNCG Spartans, 82-65.
East Tennessee State dominated every facet of the game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.288 (above their season average of 0.248) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.3 (above their season average of 33.4). UNCG put up marks of 0.089 and 25.8, respectively, for those same stats. Chattanooga, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.2 vs. 16.8). Chattanooga’s Ramon Vila had a good game, finishing with 12 points and six rebounds. Tray Boyd III, meanwhile was a key piece for East Tennessee State with 30 points.
In their first matchup this year, Hodges led the Buccaneers to a 75-64 win. He scored a game-high 27 points. The Buccaneers’ turnover percentage was their biggest strength over the Mocs. East Tennessee State had a rate of 8.3, while Chattanooga posted a mark of 25.2.
The Buccaneers’ Bo Hodges has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 13 points,6.0 rebounds,2.2 steals,1.2 blocks per game. Meanwhile, Vila has averaged 16 points,5.6 rebounds during that same time frame for the Mocs.
The battle on the backboards could prove decisive, pitting strength against strength. The Buccaneers rank 39th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.8 percent), while Chattanooga ranks 28th in defensive rebounding percentage (76.3 percent).
East Tennessee State vs. Chattanooga Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- East Tennessee State ranks 18th in steals per game (8.9) while Chattanooga ranks 232nd (4.9).
- The Buccaneers rank 32nd in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Mocs rank 44th (10.7).
- The Buccaneers rank 30th in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while the Mocs rank 92nd (33.9).
- East Tennessee State averages 4.0 blocks per game, which ranks 62nd in the nation. Chattanooga ranks 106th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mocs have been outscored by an average of 0.6 points in their last five games. On the season, Chattanooga has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 77.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 65.8 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
