It will be a battle between SoCon opponents when the Chattanooga Mocs (4-5) welcome the VMI Keydets (5-5) to McKenzie Arena. The game is scheduled to begin at 1 p.m. ET on Sunday, December 9, 2018.
VMI Keydets vs. Chattanooga Mocs ATS Prediction
The last time the Keydets played, they blew out the Washington College Shoremen, 89-56. The Keydets had a much better free throw rate (0.235 vs. 0.081) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.537 vs. 0.338). Greg Parham was a key piece for VMI with 11 points and 10 assists.
The Mocs defeated the Charlotte 49ers in their last contest, 80-69. The Mocs had a better turnover percentage (13.6 vs. 17.8) and had a better effective field goal percentage (0.573 vs. 0.520). Jerry Johnson Jr. led Chattanooga in scoring with 18 points on 6-for-11 shooting from the field.
It could be a tough game for VMI on the offensive glass. Dating back to last season, the Keydets rank 289th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.6 percent), while Chattanooga ranks 83rd in defensive rebounding percentage (73.9 percent).
Bubba Parham has averaged 0 points over the last five games for VMI.
The Keydets won both meetings against the Mocs last season. In the most recent matchup, VMI won 68-65. The Keydets’ turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Mocs. VMI had a rate of 14.9, while Chattanooga posted a mark of 18.4.
VMI Keydets at Chattanooga Mocs Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Chattanooga, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
VMI ranks 49th in steals per game (7.4) while Chattanooga ranks 225th (5.1).
The Mocs rank 118th in rebounds allowed per game (34.1) while the Keydets rank 272nd (38.6).
Chattanooga averages 23.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 114th in the NCAA. VMI ranks 213th in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
The Keydets rank 199th in blocks per game (2.7) while the Mocs rank 235th (2.2).
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