It will be a battle between SoCon opponents when the Chattanooga Mocs (7-10, 2-2 SoCon) welcome the Samford Bulldogs (11-6, 1-3 SoCon) to McKenzie Arena. The game will air on ESPN 3 at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019.
Samford Bulldogs vs. Chattanooga Mocs Betting Prediction
The last time the Bulldogs played, they were topped by the Western Carolina Catamounts, 76-69. Western Carolina’s 29.2 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over Samford, who had a mark of 21.2. The Catamounts’ mark was below their season average of 29.5, while the Bulldogs’ was below their season average of 29.6. Myron Gordon was Samford’s high scorer with 21 points on 7-for-12 shooting.
The Mocs got blown out by the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last outing, 96-70. East Tennessee State’s 0.686 effective field goal percentage was their biggest strength over Chattanooga, who had a rate of 0.483. The Buccaneers’ mark was above their season average of 0.543. Chattanooga’s Ramon Vila contributed 12 points and six rebounds in the contest.
After the Mocs won two out of three matchups against the Bulldogs last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent contest, Chattanooga won 89-79. The Mocs had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (26.5 vs. 9.7) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.4 vs. 19.1).
Samford figures to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Bulldogs rank 62nd in effective field goal percentage (0.544), while Chattanooga ranks 221st in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.507).
Samford at Chattanooga Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Chattanooga ranks 45th in three pointers allowed per game (19.9) while Samford ranks 195th (24.5).
The Bulldogs rank 92nd in rebounds per game (37.3) while the Mocs rank 164th in rebounds allowed per game (36.2).
Samford ranks 65th in steals per game (7.3) while Chattanooga ranks 115th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
The Bulldogs rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while the Mocs rank 73rd (3.2).
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The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. For the season, Samford has defeated opponents by an average of 6.2 points.
During their last five games, the Mocs have scored an average of 73.2 points per game (0.3 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (0.3 below their season average).
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