Western Carolina Catamounts at Chattanooga Mocs ATS Prediction 02/01/20

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The Western Carolina Catamounts (13-7, 5-4 SoCon) will be at McKenzie Arena to challenge the Chattanooga Mocs (14-8, 5-4 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. Action gets underway at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.

Western Carolina Catamounts at Chattanooga Mocs Betting Odds

In their last matchup, the Mocs beat the Samford Bulldogs, 92-84, while the Catamounts lost to the UNCG Spartans, 72-58.

Chattanooga played a nearly flawless game. They had a great free throw rate of 0.300 (above their season average of 0.177) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 21.9 (below their season average of 28.0). Samford was 0.206 and 18.8, respectively, for those same stats. Western Carolina, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.265 (above their season average of 0.250). Matt Ryan played well for Chattanooga with 28 points. Western Carolina, meanwhile, was led by Carlos Dotson, who recorded 15 points and 10 rebounds.

In their first matchup this year, Mason Faulkner led the Catamounts to an 87-77 win. He was the game’s top overall scorer with 31 points. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Western Carolina’s largest advantages. They made 28 trips to the line, while Chattanooga went 16 times.

Chattanooga figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Mocs rank 62nd in effective field goal percentage (0.528), while Western Carolina ranks 193rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.492).

Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Chattanooga Mocs ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Chattanooga averages 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 65th in the NCAA. Western Carolina ranks 205th in three pointers allowed per game (23.8).
  • The Catamounts rank 73rd in rebounds per game (38.0) while the Mocs rank 82nd in rebounds allowed per game (33.4).
  • The Mocs rank 47th in assists allowed per game (10.9) while the Catamounts rank 102nd (12.1).
  • Western Carolina ranks 199th in steals per game (5.3) while Chattanooga ranks 228th (4.7).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Catamounts have been outscored by an average of 6.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Western Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 5.4 points.
  • During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 74.4 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 71.8 points per game (4.3 above their season average).