The UNCG Spartans (21-3, 10-1 SoCon) travel to McKenzie Arena to clash with the Chattanooga Mocs (11-14, 6-6 SoCon). The Spartans look to extend their seven-game winning streak. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
UNCG Spartans at Chattanooga Mocs ATS Odds
Both teams were triumphant in their last game. The Mocs edged the VMI Keydets 71-70, while the Spartans defeated the Samford Bulldogs 75-67.
The Spartans forced 22 turnovers and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.0 (below the 30.4 mark opponents have averaged against UNCG this season). Meanwhile, Chattanooga’s 34.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest advantage over VMI, who had a rate of 26.5. The Mocs’ mark was above their season average of 24.0. Chattanooga rallied around Thomas Smallwood, who put up 16 points and six rebounds. Isaiah Miller played a pivotal role for UNCG with 22 points and seven rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Miller led the Spartans to an 85-72 victory. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 21 points. UNCG’s rebounding was their largest strength. The Spartans had more offensive rebounds (13 vs. four), defensive rebounds (24 vs. 21) and total rebounds (37 vs. 25).
The offense of Chattanooga will square off against the elite defense of UNCG. The Mocs currently rank 189th in offensive efficiency, while the Spartans are 36th in defensive efficiency. The Spartans figure to have the advantage on that side of the ball. Moreover, the Spartans rank 34th in turnover percentage (16.4 percent), while the Mocs rank 308th in opponents’ turnover percentage (16.7 percent).
UNCG Spartans vs. Chattanooga Mocs Odds Pick
Free Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNCG ranks 12th in steals per game (8.9) while Chattanooga ranks 218th (4.4).
- The Spartans rank 186th in rebounds per game (34.6) while the Mocs rank 196th in rebounds allowed per game (35.9).
- The Spartans rank 24th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Mocs rank 111th (12.7).
- UNCG allows the 42nd-fewest blocks per game (2.7) while Chattanooga ranks 53rd (2.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 71.6 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 81.0 points per game (6.6 above their season average).
- The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 14.4, up from 12.0 for the season.
