The 20th-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (4-0) try to stay undefeated when they challenge the Chattanooga Mocs (3-2) at Thompson-Boling Arena. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Monday, November 25, 2019, and can be seen on SEC Network.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Tennessee Volunteers ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Volunteers had no trouble getting past the Alabama State Hornets, 76-41, while the Mocs lost big to the Florida State Seminoles, 89-53.
Tennessee played a perfect game. They had a solid offensive rebounding percentage of 31.6 (above their season average of 31.4) and a turnover percentage of 14.6 (better than their season average of 16.7). For those same stats, Alabama State was 10.8 and 25.4, respectively. Chattanooga, on the other hand, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.432 vs. 0.600). Tennessee’s Jordan Bowden had a good outing, finishing with 16 points. Rod Johnson, meanwhile played a pivotal role for Chattanooga with 11 points and six rebounds.
The prolific offense of Tennessee will battle against the porous defense of Chattanooga. Since the 2018-19 season, the Volunteers rank fourth in offensive efficiency, while the Mocs are 291st in defensive efficiency. The Volunteers should have the advantage on that side of the ball.
Chattanooga vs. Tennessee Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Tennessee, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Tennessee ranks fourth in blocks per game (5.5) while Chattanooga ranks 235th (2.4).
- The Volunteers rank fourth in assists per game (18.0) while the Mocs rank 175th (13.1).
- Tennessee ranks 178th in steals per game (6.1) while Chattanooga ranks 288th (4.6).
- The Mocs rank 67th in three pointers attempted per game (24.8) while the Volunteers rank 289th (19.2).
- Tennessee averages 37.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 59th in the NCAA. Chattanooga ranks 244th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
