The VMI Keydets (7-18, 2-10 SoCon) will be at McKenzie Arena to clash against the Chattanooga Mocs (15-10, 6-6 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
VMI Keydets vs. Chattanooga Mocs ATS Odds
Both teams defeated their last opponent. The Mocs defeated the Wofford Terriers 84-77, while the Keydets beat the Citadel Bulldogs 75-64.
VMI played a nearly perfect game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 29.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.578 (above their season average of 0.517). Citadel had marks of 17.1 and 0.462, respectively, for those same stats. Meanwhile, Chattanooga played a nearly flawless game. They had an extraordinary free throw rate of 0.422 (above their season average of 0.186) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 29.4 (above their season average of 27.6). For those same stats, Wofford put up marks of 0.200 and 19.0, respectively. Maurice Commander played a key role for Chattanooga with 22 points. VMI was led by Greg Parham, who had 36 points and five assists.
The Mocs dominated this series last year, winning both games. In the last contest, Chattanooga won 71-70. Chattanooga had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (34.2 vs. 26.5). VMI, meanwhile, had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 16.6). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Chattanooga should have a considerable edge. The upper-echelon Mocs offense ranks 62nd in the country in that metric at 0.527, while the VMI defense is ranked 252nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.506).
VMI Keydets at Chattanooga Mocs Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- VMI ranks 91st in steals per game (7.0) while Chattanooga ranks 251st (4.7).
- The Keydets rank 188th in blocks per game (2.4) while the Mocs rank 226th (1.6).
- The Mocs rank 82nd in assists per game (14.2) while the Keydets rank 183rd in assists allowed per game (13.4).
- VMI ranks fourth in three pointers attempted per game (29.9) while Chattanooga ranks 85th (24.0).
Bettings Trends:
- The Keydets have been outscored by an average of 2.4 points in their last five games. On the season, VMI has defeated opponents by an average of 2.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 73.0 points per game (0.7 above their season average) and allowed an average of 76.0 points per game (7.7 above their season average).
