The Chattanooga Mocs (12-16, 7-8 SoCon) will be at Hawkins Arena to meet the Mercer Bears (10-17, 5-10 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 23, 2019.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Mercer Bears ATS Odds
Both teams edged out their last opponent. The Bears defeated the Samford Bulldogs 65-62, while the Mocs beat the Citadel Bulldogs 68-65.
Chattanooga’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Citadel. The Mocs had a rate of 0.534 (above their season average of 0.526), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.410 (below their season average of 0.541). Meanwhile, Mercer’s 0.491 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Samford, who had a rate of 0.388. The Bears’ mark was below their season average of 0.518, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 0.550. Mercer received a boost from Ethan Stair, who recorded 15 points and 12 rebounds. Ramon Vila played a pivotal role for Chattanooga with 10 points and 12 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Kevin Easley led the Mocs to a 73-70 win. He notched a double-double with 11 points and 10 rebounds. Chattanooga had a better free throw rate (0.143 vs. 0.119). Mercer, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 17.6).
Chattanooga Mocs at Mercer Bears ATS Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Mercer, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Chattanooga ranks 67th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while Mercer ranks 278th in three pointers allowed per game (26.8).
- The Bears rank 88th in steals per game (6.7) while the Mocs rank 225th (4.3).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.0 points per game (0.4 below their season average).
- The Bears have been outscored by an average of 4.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Mercer has defeated opponents by an average of 1.8 points.
