Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Chattanooga Mocs Betting Prediction 01/31/19

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A seven-game home winning streak hangs in the balance for the Chattanooga Mocs (10-12, 5-4 SoCon) when they welcome the Western Carolina Catamounts (5-17, 2-7 SoCon) to McKenzie Arena. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Western Carolina Catamounts at Chattanooga Mocs ATS Odds

Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Mocs lost to the Wofford Terriers, 80-69, while the Catamounts got blown out by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 91-69.

Western Carolina did a great job of converting from the free throw line (15-20; 75.0 percent) while Chattanooga made 12 of their 29 three pointers (41.4 percent). Kevin Easley played a pivotal role for Chattanooga with 14 points and eight rebounds. Western Carolina, meanwhile, was lifted by Carlos Dotson, who finished with 15 points and 11 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Easley led the Mocs to a 73-62 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. Chattanooga had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.628 vs. 0.431). Western Carolina, meanwhile, had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (38.9 vs. 17.9).

Second-chance opportunities could be scarce for Chattanooga in this showdown. The Mocs currently rank 321st in offensive rebounding percentage (23.8 percent), while Western Carolina ranks 62nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.6 percent).

Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Chattanooga Mocs Betting Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • Western Carolina ranks 33rd in rebounds allowed per game (31.6) while Chattanooga ranks 196th (36.2).
  • The Mocs average 2.7 blocks per game, which ranks 142nd in the NCAA. The Catamounts rank 150th in blocks allowed per game (4.1).
  • Chattanooga averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Western Carolina ranks 97th in three pointers allowed per game (21.1).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Catamounts’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, down from 8.9 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (1.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.8 points per game (0.7 above their season average).