The Chattanooga Mocs (8-10, 3-2 SoCon) welcome the Mercer Bears (6-11, 1-4 SoCon) to McKenzie Arena. The Mocs will try to lengthen their five-game home winning streak, while the Bears look to put an end to their nine-game road losing streak. The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Mercer Bears vs. Chattanooga Mocs ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Mocs were victorious over the Samford Bulldogs, 80-75, while the Bears fell to the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 72-68.
Chattanooga’s effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Samford. The Mocs had a rate of 0.627 (above their season average of 0.519), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.463 (below their season average of 0.544). Mercer, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.286 (above their season average of 0.266). Chattanooga was lifted by Ramon Vila, who put up 18 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Ross Cummings played a pivotal role for Mercer with 22 points.
The Bears dominated this series last year, securing victories in both games. In the last contest, Mercer won 84-75. Mercer’s effective field goal percentage was its largest strength over Chattanooga. The Bears had a rate of 0.779 while the Mocs posted a mark of 0.552. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
It could be an error-filled game for the Chattanooga offense. Chattanooga ranks 152nd in the nation in ball protection (turnover percentage of 18.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Mercer forces the 34th-most turnovers in the NCAA (23.0 percent).
Mercer Bears at Chattanooga Mocs Odds Pick
Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Chattanooga ranks 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Mercer ranks 264th (27.5).
- The Bears rank 67th in steals per game (7.4) while the Mocs rank 125th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Bettings Trends:
- The Bears have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. For the season, Mercer has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (1.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
