The 24th-ranked Wofford Terriers (24-4, 16-0 SoCon) and the Chattanooga Mocs (12-17, 7-9 SoCon) square off at McKenzie Arena. The Terriers will attempt to prolong their 15-game winning streak. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Wofford Terriers at Chattanooga Mocs Betting Odds
In their last outing, the Mocs lost to the Mercer Bears, 74-69, while the Terriers were victorious over the Furman Paladins, 72-64.
Wofford dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 27.3 (below their season average of 34.2) and a turnover percentage of 11.2 (better than their season average of 13.5). Furman was 20.0 and 12.1, respectively, for those same stats. Chattanooga, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 9.1 (better than their season average of 16.4). Jerry Johnson Jr. had a good outing for Chattanooga, finishing with 17 points. Cameron Jackson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Wofford with 18 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jackson led the Terriers to an 80-69 victory. He notched a double-double with 16 points and 13 rebounds. Wofford won the rebounding battle. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. five), defensive rebounds (29 vs. 22) and total rebounds (42 vs. 27).
Second-chance points could be few and far between for Chattanooga in this contest. The Mocs are among the nation’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 294th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.9 percent. Meanwhile, Wofford ranks 14th in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 76.9 percent. Furthermore, the second-ranked offense of the Terriers (offensive efficiency of 120.6) will try to exploit the 283rd-ranked defense of the Mocs (defensive efficiency of 107.4).
Wofford vs. Chattanooga Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wofford ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (28.3) while Chattanooga ranks 204th (36.1).
- The Mocs rank 64th in three pointers attempted per game (25.1) while the Terriers rank 128th in three pointers allowed per game (21.9).
- Wofford ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while Chattanooga ranks 65th (2.9).
- The Terriers rank 85th in steals per game (6.9) while the Mocs rank 245th (4.3).
- Wofford ranks 42nd in assists per game (15.5) while Chattanooga ranks 144th (13.4).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (3.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 73.4 points per game (1.0 below their season average).
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.6, down from 16.5 for the season.
