Troy Trojans at Chattanooga Mocs Betting Prediction 12/15/19

Posts AdminArticles, Basketball, College Basketball

A five-game home winning streak is on the line for the Chattanooga Mocs (6-5) when they square off against the Troy Trojans (4-6) at McKenzie Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 15, 2019.

Troy Trojans vs. Chattanooga Mocs Betting Odds

In their last game, the Mocs were beaten by the Virginia Tech Hokies, 63-58, while the Trojans were victorious over the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 60-55.

The Trojans forced 16 turnovers and held the Gamecocks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.443 (below the 0.495 mark opponents have averaged against Troy this season). Chattanooga, meanwhile, held Virginia Tech to an effective field goal percentage of 0.441 (below their season average of 0.577). Chattanooga’s Ramon Vila had a good outing, putting up 12 points and eight rebounds. Troy, meanwhile, was lifted by Zay Williams, who contributed 16 points and five rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Matt Ryan led the Mocs to a 74-68 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Chattanooga’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Troy. The Mocs had a rate of 0.263, while the Trojans posted a mark of 0.095.

This has potential to be a sloppy game for the offense of Chattanooga. Chattanooga ranks 135th in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.8 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Troy forces the 17th-most turnovers in the NCAA (24.8 percent).

Troy vs. Chattanooga Betting Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Chattanooga ranks 53rd in three pointers allowed per game (19.5) while Troy ranks 254th (26.6).
  • The Mocs rank 98th in assists per game (13.8) while the Trojans rank 168th in assists allowed per game (13.6).
  • The Trojans rank 46th in rebounds per game (38.9) while the Mocs rank 177th (34.6).
  • Chattanooga ranks 28th in steals allowed per game (5.2) while Troy ranks 143rd (7.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Mocs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 10.8, up from 1.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Trojans have scored an average of 72.2 points per game (2.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 64.6 points per game (4.0 below their season average).