The Wofford Terriers (16-4, 8-0 SoCon) put their seven-game winning streak on the line when they go head-to-head against the Chattanooga Mocs (10-11, 5-3 SoCon) at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Chattanooga Mocs at Wofford Terriers ATS Prediction
In the Mocs’ last outing, they were beaten by the Furman Paladins, 73-58. Furman’s 0.639 effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Chattanooga, who had a mark of 0.445. The Paladins’ mark was above their season average of 0.551, while the Mocs’ was below their season average of 0.529. Jerry Johnson Jr. was Chattanooga’s high scorer with 13 points on 6-for-13 shooting.
The Terriers barely escaped the Samford Bulldogs in their last outing, 107-106. Wofford won the rebounding battle. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. four) and total rebounds (26 vs. 22). With 19 points, nine assists and eight rebounds, Cameron Jackson played well for Wofford.
Wofford should be expected to protect the ball well in this contest. Wofford ranks 26th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 16.2 percent), while Chattanooga forces the 59th-fewest turnovers (17.2 percent). Also, the Mocs rank 312th in offensive rebounding percentage (24.2 percent), while the Terriers rank third in defensive rebounding percentage (78.5 percent).
After the Terriers won both games against the Mocs last season, these teams will meet for the first time this year. In the last matchup, Wofford won 74-64. Wofford’s 0.615 effective field goal percentage was its biggest strength over Chattanooga, who had a rate of 0.479.
Chattanooga Mocs at Wofford Terriers Betting Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (27.8) while Chattanooga ranks 184th (36.0).
The Terriers rank 34th in three pointers attempted per game (26.7) while the Mocs rank 103rd (24.2).
Wofford averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 79th in the NCAA. Chattanooga ranks 142nd in steals allowed per game (6.9).
The Terriers rank 53rd in assists per game (15.5) while the Mocs rank 83rd in assists allowed per game (12.3).
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The Mocs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 6.2, up from 0.2 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 81.2 points per game (2.1 above their season average) and allowed an average of 70.6 points per game (7.8 above their season average).
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