The Chattanooga Mocs (11-15, 6-7 SoCon) will be at the Pete Hanna Center to square off with the Samford Bulldogs (15-11, 5-8 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. Action gets underway at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 16, 2019.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Samford Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs were victorious over the VMI Keydets, 84-77, while the Mocs were beaten by the UNCG Spartans, 78-63.
The Bulldogs held the Keydets to an effective field goal percentage of 0.429 (below their season average of 0.504). The Keydets had a free throw rate of 0.128 (below their season average of 0.211). Chattanooga, meanwhile, did a great job of making free throws (9-10; 90.0 percent). Samford’s Ruben Guerrero led the way, recording 19 points and 12 rebounds. Meanwhile, Kevin Easley played a key role for Chattanooga with 15 points and six rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Ramon Vila led the Mocs to an 80-75 victory. He registered a double-double with 18 points and 11 rebounds. Chattanooga’s 0.627 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Samford, who had a rate of 0.463.
The sweet-shooting offense of Samford will battle against the porous defense of Chattanooga. The Bulldogs currently rank 32nd in effective field goal percentage (0.552), while the Mocs are 268th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.521). The Bulldogs figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Chattanooga vs. Samford Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Chattanooga ranks 83rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Samford ranks 283rd (26.5).
- The Mocs average 13.3 assists per game, which ranks 148th in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 195th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
- Samford is 46th in the NCAA with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while Chattanooga is 60th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 70th in steals per game (7.2) while the Mocs rank 236th (4.3).
- Samford averages 36.7 rebounds per game, which ranks 94th in the country. Chattanooga ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 72.6 points per game (0.0 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 0.8, down from 4.0 for the season.
