It will be a meeting between two sensational offenses when the Citadel Bulldogs (3-4) take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (7-1) at McAlister Field House. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 4, 2019.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Citadel Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Bulldogs easily got past the Brevard College Tornados 90-47, while the Buccaneers were victorious over the Little Rock Trojans 67-63.
The Buccaneers forced 17 turnovers and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.559 vs. 0.556). Meanwhile, Citadel played a flawless game. They had a fantastic offensive rebounding percentage of 42.1 (above their season average of 26.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.541 (above their season average of 0.515). For those same stats, Brevard College was 19.6 and 0.297, respectively. Citadel rallied around Eddie Davis III, who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds. Meanwhile, Isaiah Tisdale had a good outing for East Tennessee State, recording 14 points and six rebounds.
The Buccaneers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both contests. In the most recent matchup, East Tennessee State won 91-83. East Tennessee State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.5 vs. 12.5). Citadel, on the other hand, was lights out from beyond the arc (17-33; 51.5 percent).
It will be a showdown of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Bulldogs will look to push the more half-court-oriented Buccaneers. Since the 2018-19 season, the Bulldogs rank fifth in possessions per game while the Buccaneers are 160th. Additionally, the 21st-ranked offense of the Buccaneers (offensive efficiency of 113.3) will clash against the 339th-ranked defense of the Bulldogs (defensive efficiency of 110.8).
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Citadel Bulldogs Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- East Tennessee State ranks ninth in rebounds allowed per game (30.0) while Citadel ranks 324th (39.8).
- The Buccaneers average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 154th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 325th in three pointers allowed per game (30.1).
- East Tennessee State ranks 60th in blocks per game (4.2) while Citadel ranks 148th in blocks allowed per game (3.3).
- The Buccaneers average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 33rd in the NCAA. The Bulldogs rank 322nd in assists allowed per game (17.6).
- East Tennessee State ranks 56th in steals per game (7.5) while Citadel ranks 251st in steals allowed per game (7.1).
