The Wofford Terriers (5-2) welcome the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-2) in a matchup that pits phenomenal offense against exceptional defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 1, 2018.
East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs. Wofford Terriers Betting Prediction
In the Buccaneers’ last outing, they beat the Georgia Southern Eagles, 69-64. The Buccaneers held the Eagles to an offensive rebounding percentage of 17.5 (below their season average of 28.4). The Eagles had a free throw rate of 0.094 (below their season average of 0.330). Jeromy Rodriguez led the way for East Tennessee State, recording nine points and 17 rebounds.
The Terriers dismantled the South Carolina Gamecocks in their last matchup, 81-61. The Terriers held the Gamecocks to an effective field goal percentage of 0.395 (below their season average of 0.505) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 19.5 (below their season average of 33.2). Nathan Hoover was the top scorer from either team with 30 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
These two teams split two games last season. In the last contest, the Terriers won 75-71. Wofford had a better offensive rebounding percentage (16.0 vs. 11.5). East Tennessee State, meanwhile, did an excellent job of making free throws (22-27; 81.5 percent).
This matchup pits one of the country’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Wofford ranks 37th in offensive efficiency and East Tennessee State is 13th in defensive efficiency dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Buccaneers rank 38th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.7 percent), while the Terriers rank 35th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.1 percent).
East Tennessee State at Wofford Free Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
East Tennessee State ranks 51st in rebounds per game (38.3) while Wofford ranks 285th (33.0).
The Buccaneers rank 55th in blocks per game (4.2) while the Terriers rank 238th (2.6).
Wofford averages 26.0 three pointers per game, which ranks 37th in the NCAA. East Tennessee State ranks 207th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
The Buccaneers rank 30th in assists allowed per game (11.1) while the Terriers rank 188th (13.7).
East Tennessee State averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 26th in the nation. Wofford ranks 135th in steals allowed per game (6.0).
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