The Chattanooga Mocs (12-18, 7-10 SoCon) welcome the Furman Paladins (23-6, 12-5 SoCon) to McKenzie Arena as the regular season wraps up. The game is scheduled to start at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Furman Paladins vs. Chattanooga Mocs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Mocs lost big to the 24th-ranked Wofford Terriers, 80-54, while the Paladins were victorious over the Samford Bulldogs, 90-81.
The Paladins made 23 of their 24 free throws (95.8 percent) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.620 (above their season average of 0.559). Chattanooga, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 32.4). Chattanooga’s Donovann Toatley led the way, putting up 16 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Matt Rafferty fueled Furman with 15 points, 11 rebounds and six assists.
In their first matchup this season, Rafferty led the Paladins to a 73-58 win. He notched a double-double with 15 points and 11 rebounds. Furman was lights out from beyond the arc (11-25; 44.0 percent). Chattanooga, on the other hand, did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (9-10; 90.0 percent).
Getting to the line might be rare for Chattanooga in this meeting. The Mocs rank 337th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.168, while Furman ranks third in FTA rate allowed (0.158). Also, the Paladins rank 32nd in offensive efficiency (113.4), while the Mocs rank 289th in defensive efficiency (107.9).
Furman vs. Chattanooga Free Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Furman, ATS Winner – Furman, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Furman ranks 10th in steals per game (8.9) while Chattanooga ranks 233rd (4.3).
- The Mocs average 25.1 three pointers per game, which ranks 66th in the country. The Paladins rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (23.3).
- Furman ranks 122nd in rebounds per game (36.0) while Chattanooga ranks 204th in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Paladins rank 44th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Mocs rank 176th (2.5).
- Furman ranks 24th in assists per game (16.0) while Chattanooga ranks 149th (13.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 66.0 points per game (5.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.4 points per game (0.8 above their season average).
- The Paladins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.0, up from 12.3 for the season.
