The Chattanooga Mocs (23-4) look to extend their 12-game home winning streak when they take on the VMI Keydets (7-17), who have dropped seven in a row on the road. The game gets underway at 7:00 pm ET on Thursday, Feb. 18.
The Mocs defeated East Tennessee State 76-68 in their last matchup. Tre’ McLean played a pivotal role, recording 25 points and 11 rebounds to notch his second double-double this season. The Keydets are coming off an 86-72 win over UNC Greensboro in their last game. QJ Peterson led the team in scoring with 19 points on 4-for-13 shooting.
The Mocs have gone 23-4 Straight Up (SU) and 15-8 Against The Spread (ATS). Over their last 10 games, they have only managed a record of 3-7 ATS. Chattanooga has averaged 65.7 points per game over the last 10 games, lower than its season average of 77.0. The Mocs are one of the best in Division I in terms of free throws made, making a superb 16.0 per game. The Chattanooga defense has done poorly against opposing offenses during the last 10 games, allowing an average of 77.2 points per game, well above their season average of 66.9. Opponents have consistently had the ball stolen by the Mocs, who rank 30th in the country in steals per game with 8.0.
As for their opponent, VMI has a SU record of 7-17 and an ATS record of 4-13. VMI has done particularly well ATS over its past 10 matchups, going 8-2.
Predictions: SU Winner – Chat, ATS Winner – Chat
Notes
Ranked 46th, the Chattanooga Mocs have an offensive rating of 112.9. The VMI Keydets rank 280th with a defensive rating of just 108.0.
The VMI Keydets average 68.8 possessions per game and .971 points per possession. The Chattanooga Mocs earn fewer possessions with 68.2, but they score more points with 1.129.
The VMI Keydets average an effective field goal percentage of 47.9% this season. The Chattanooga Mocs have a tremendous 12-3 record in games where opponents have an eFG% of 47.9% or greater.
On average, the Chattanooga Mocs attempt 20.0 three point field goals per game and the VMI Keydets attempt 26.0. In games where they attempt at least 20 three pointers, Chattanooga has a formidable record of 13-3, while VMI has a losing record of 7-15.
Chattanooga ranks 89th in the nation with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.20. VMI is ranked lower at 320th with an A/TO of .80.
VMI makes an average of 6.0 steals per game. Chattanooga has an exceptional 15-4 record when it allows at least 5 steals.
