Expect a high-scoring game when the Wofford Terriers (19-4, 11-0 SoCon) go head-to-head with the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (19-5, 9-2 SoCon) at Freedom Hall Civic Center. Action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Wofford Terriers at East Tennessee State Buccaneers ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Buccaneers beat the Chattanooga Mocs 77-64, while the Terriers won big over the Citadel Bulldogs 99-61.
Wofford played a nearly flawless game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.3 (better than their season average of 13.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.768 (above their season average of 0.569). For those same stats, Citadel was 20.1 and 0.471, respectively. The Buccaneers, on the other hand, knocked down 12 of their 13 free throws (92.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 17.5). East Tennessee State received a boost from Bo Hodges, who finished with 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists. Fletcher Magee, meanwhile fueled Wofford with 20 points.
In their first matchup this season, Magee led the Terriers to a 79-62 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 24 points. The Terriers’ offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over the Buccaneers. Wofford had a rate of 40.0, while East Tennessee State posted a mark of 23.5.
The game should be a battle of strength against strength as the high-octane offense of East Tennessee State takes on the stingy defense of Wofford. The Buccaneers rank 36th in offensive efficiency, while the Terriers are 54th in defensive efficiency. Additionally, the Terriers are among the nation’s best on the offensive backboards, ranking 31st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent). The Buccaneers, however, rank fifth at grabbing defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.8 percent.
Wofford Terriers vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- East Tennessee State ranks sixth in rebounds per game (41.8) while Wofford ranks 147th (35.7).
- The Terriers rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Buccaneers rank 126th (3.7).
- Wofford ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while East Tennessee State ranks 86th (12.2).
- The Terriers average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 35th in the nation. The Buccaneers rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
- Wofford ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while East Tennessee State ranks 143rd (6.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 84.2 points per game (4.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.4 points per game (8.3 above their season average).
- The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 7.8, down from 13.5 for the season.
