A six-game road winning streak is on the line for the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (18-5, 8-2 SoCon) when they challenge the Chattanooga Mocs (10-13, 5-5 SoCon) at McKenzie Arena. Action gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers at Chattanooga Mocs ATS Odds
In their last game, the Mocs were beaten by the Western Carolina Catamounts, 105-96, while the Buccaneers defeated the Samford Bulldogs, 74-66.
The Buccaneers had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 17.8) and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 20.6 (below their season average of 29.2). Chattanooga, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 6.0 (better than their season average of 16.4). Chattanooga’s Kevin Easley played well, recording 25 points and five rebounds. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State was led by Patrick Good, who put up 27 points.
In their first matchup this season, Bo Hodges led the Buccaneers to a 96-70 victory. He produced 15 points and five rebounds. East Tennessee State’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Chattanooga. The Buccaneers had a rate of 0.686 while the Mocs posted a mark of 0.483.
It could be a tough game for Chattanooga on the offensive glass. The Mocs are among the NCAA’s elite on the offensive glass, ranking 315th in offensive rebounding percentage at 24.0 percent. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State ranks fourth in the country at corralling defensive rebounds with a defensive rebounding percentage of 77.8 percent. Furthermore, the Buccaneers’ 38th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 113.1) will attempt to take advantage of the Mocs’ 271st-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 106.5).
East Tennessee State at Chattanooga Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- East Tennessee State ranks seventh in rebounds per game (42.2) while Chattanooga ranks 215th (34.3).
- The Mocs rank 86th in three pointers attempted per game (24.6) while the Buccaneers rank 164th in three pointers allowed per game (23.4).
- The Buccaneers rank 48th in steals per game (7.7) while the Mocs rank 223rd (4.4).
- East Tennessee State ranks 35th in assists per game (16.0) while Chattanooga ranks 136th (13.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 73.8 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.8 points per game (5.3 above their season average).
- The Buccaneers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 13.5 for the season.
