The Furman Paladins (15-4, 4-3 SoCon) will try to prolong their nine-game home winning streak in a matchup against the Chattanooga Mocs (10-10, 5-2 SoCon) at Timmons Arena. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 24, 2019.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Furman Paladins Betting Prediction
In the Mocs’ last outing, they defeated the Citadel Bulldogs, 73-71. Chattanooga’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Citadel. The Mocs had a rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.178), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.072 (below their season average of 0.207). With 22 points on 9-for-16 shooting, Kevin Easley was the top scorer from either team.
The Paladins were beaten by the Wofford Terriers in their last contest, 59-54. Wofford’s free throw rate was their largest strength over Furman. The Terriers had a rate of 0.167 (below their season average of 0.180), while the Paladins posted a mark of 0.123 (below their season average of 0.181). Furman’s Matt Rafferty had a good game, leading both teams in scoring with 23 points on 8-for-14 shooting.
After the Paladins won both contests against the Mocs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent game, Furman won 75-56. Furman had a much better turnover percentage (14.4 vs. 23.0). Chattanooga, on the other hand, did a great job of making free throws (18-22; 81.8 percent).
Furman appears to have the advantage on the offensive side of the ball. The Paladins rank 47th in offensive efficiency, while the Mocs rank 214th in defensive efficiency. Moreover, the Mocs rank 320th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.182), while the Paladins rank third in opponents’ FTA rate (0.144).
Chattanooga Mocs at Furman Paladins Free Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Furman, ATS Winner – Furman, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Furman ranks 12th in steals per game (8.9) while Chattanooga ranks 203rd (4.5).
The Paladins rank 86th in rebounds per game (37.4) while the Mocs rank 186th in rebounds allowed per game (36.3).
Furman ranks 31st in assists per game (16.3) while Chattanooga ranks 130th (13.7).
The Mocs average 24.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 93rd in the nation. The Paladins rank 180th in three pointers allowed per game (23.5).
Bettings Trends:
The Mocs have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. For the season, Chattanooga has defeated opponents by an average of 0.5 points.
During their last five games, the Paladins have scored an average of 78.8 points per game (0.7 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (2.2 above their season average).
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