The Samford Bulldogs (8-14, 2-6 SoCon) welcome the Chattanooga Mocs (13-8, 4-4 SoCon) to Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs are 2.5-point underdogs and will attempt to put an end to their six-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 147 points and it starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Samford Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams fell in their last outing. The Bulldogs fell to the UNCG Spartans, 70-63, while the Mocs were defeated by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 75-64.
Chattanooga had a free throw rate of 0.289 (above their season average of 0.173) while Samford did an excellent job of converting from the free throw line (19-23; 82.6 percent). Samford was lifted by Brandon Austin, who recorded 20 points. Meanwhile, A.J. Caldwell was a key piece for Chattanooga with 17 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Matt Ryan led the Mocs to a 105-67 win. He recorded 20 points, seven rebounds and six assists. Chattanooga made 17 of their 31 three pointers (54.8 percent), while Samford was 4-14 (28.6 percent).
It will be a battle of contrasting styles as the fast-breaking Bulldogs will look to push the slower-paced Mocs. The Bulldogs rank 22nd in possessions per game while the Mocs are 253rd. Furthermore, the Mocs rank 321st in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.177), while the Bulldogs rank 40th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.171).
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Samford Bulldogs Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Chattanooga ranks 59th in three pointers allowed per game (19.6) while Samford ranks 277th (29.4).
- The Mocs rank 48th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Bulldogs rank 246th (17.9).
- Chattanooga ranks 85th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while Samford ranks 249th (38.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Mocs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.6, up from 5.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.2 points per game (5.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 90.8 points per game (11.3 above their season average).
