It figures to be a high-scoring affair as the Wofford Terriers (8-5) travel to East Tennessee State to play the Buccaneers (12-2, 1-0 SoCon). The game is scheduled to start at 4 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 1, 2020.
Wofford Terriers vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Buccaneers won big over the Mars Hill Lions 117-48, while the Terriers defeated the Kennesaw State Owls 83-70.
The Terriers, who came into the game averaging an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.8, had a fantastic mark of 39.5 and had a turnover percentage of 13.2 (better than their season average of 15.3). The Buccaneers, meanwhile, had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 48.8 (above their season average of 35.9) and had a turnover percentage of 9.7 (better than their season average of 16.3). East Tennessee State’s Jeromy Rodriguez had a solid performance, contributing 18 points and 13 rebounds. Meanwhile, Wofford was lifted by Nathan Hoover, who finished with 23 points and nine rebounds.
The Terriers dominated this series last year, taking all three games. In the last game, Wofford won 81-72. Wofford had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.685 vs. 0.482). East Tennessee State, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (18-25; 72.0 percent). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
The high-powered offense of East Tennessee State (ninth in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 117.7) will face off against the bottom-tier defense of Wofford (290th in the country with a defensive efficiency of 104.5). The Buccaneers should have the edge on that side of the ball.
Wofford at East Tennessee State Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- East Tennessee State ranks 44th in rebounds per game (38.5) while Wofford ranks 267th (29.5).
- The Terriers rank 38th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Buccaneers rank 116th (6.8).
- Wofford ranks 31st in blocks allowed per game (2.5) while East Tennessee State ranks 83rd (2.9).
- The Terriers rank 18th in three pointers attempted per game (28.1) while the Buccaneers rank 138th in three pointers allowed per game (20.6).
- East Tennessee State ranks 43rd in assists per game (15.4) while Wofford ranks 151st in assists allowed per game (13.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.6, up from 6.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 87.2 points per game (5.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 57.0 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
