The Citadel Bulldogs (6-13, 0-8 SoCon) and the Wofford Terriers (13-8, 5-3 SoCon) face off at McAlister Field House. The Bulldogs are 7.5-point underdogs and look to put an end to their eight-game losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) has been set at 148.5 points and it starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
Wofford Terriers vs. Citadel Bulldogs Betting Odds
Both teams lost in their last outing. The Bulldogs were blown out by the Furman Paladins, 78-54, while the Terriers fell to the Western Carolina Catamounts, 81-72.
Wofford forced Western Carolina into a turnover percentage of 21.3 (above their season average of 17.3) while Citadel had a free throw rate of 0.340 (above their season average of 0.210). Kaelon Harris played a pivotal role for Citadel with 11 points and six rebounds. Storm Murphy led the way for Wofford, recording 19 points.
In their first matchup this season, Chevez Goodwin led the Terriers to a 73-71 victory. He produced 11 points and seven rebounds. Wofford had a much better free throw rate (0.357 vs. 0.234). Citadel, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 22.2).
It will be a battle of opposite tempos as the up-and-down Bulldogs (ranked third in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more half-court-oriented Terriers (297th in possessions per game).
Wofford Terriers vs. Citadel Bulldogs Betting Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wofford averages 27.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 22nd in the country. Citadel ranks 276th in three pointers allowed per game (28.1).
- The Terriers are 15th in the NCAA with 2.3 blocks allowed per game while the Bulldogs are 38th with 2.6 blocks allowed per game.
- Wofford averages 5.7 steals per game, which ranks 174th in the NCAA. Citadel ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (8.1).
- The Terriers rank 44th in rebounds allowed per game (32.1) while the Bulldogs rank 246th (38.7).
- Citadel averages 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 26th in the NCAA. Wofford ranks 140th in assists allowed per game (12.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.2, down from 4.5 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (11.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (2.3 above their season average).
