The Wofford Terriers (19-4, 11-0 SoCon) visit East Tennessee State to take on the Buccaneers (19-5, 9-2 SoCon) in a matchup that pits outstanding offense against stifling defense. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Wofford Terriers at East Tennessee State Buccaneers Free Prediction
In the Terriers’ last outing, they dismantled the Citadel Bulldogs, 99-61. The Terriers forced 15 turnovers and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.768 (above their season average of 0.569). With 20 points on 4-for-8 shooting, Fletcher Magee led Wofford in scoring.
The Buccaneers were victorious over the Chattanooga Mocs in their last contest, 77-64. The Buccaneers made 12 of their 13 free throws (92.3 percent) and had a turnover percentage of 13.9 (better than their season average of 17.5). With 13 points, nine rebounds and five assists, Bo Hodges had a good performance for East Tennessee State.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. Isaiah Tisdale recorded 18 points in the first matchup, in which the Buccaneers lost 79-62. The Terriers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 23.5) and had a much better free throw rate (0.340 vs. 0.200).
This showdown pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. East Tennessee State currently ranks 36th in offensive efficiency and Wofford is 54th in defensive efficiency. Also, the Terriers rank 31st in offensive rebounding percentage (35.0 percent), while the Buccaneers rank fifth in defensive rebounding percentage (77.8 percent).
Wofford at East Tennessee State Betting Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – East Tennessee State, ATS Winner – East Tennessee State, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
East Tennessee State ranks sixth in rebounds per game (41.8) while Wofford ranks 147th (35.7).
The Terriers average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 35th in the NCAA. The Buccaneers rank 175th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
Wofford ranks 38th in steals allowed per game (5.3) while East Tennessee State ranks 143rd (6.8).
The Terriers rank 44th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while the Buccaneers rank 126th (3.7).
Wofford ranks 43rd in assists allowed per game (11.3) while East Tennessee State ranks 86th (12.2).
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The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 12.8, down from 16.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Buccaneers have scored an average of 79.0 points per game (1.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 71.2 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
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