The No. 9 Michigan Wolverines (5-0) try to remain unbeaten when they clash with the Chattanooga Mocs (2-4) at Crisler Center. The game begins at 4 p.m. ET on Friday, November 23, 2018.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Michigan Wolverines Betting Prediction
The Mocs are trying to rebound after their 74-66 loss to the Jacksonville Dolphins in their last game. Jacksonville’s free throw rate was their biggest strength over Chattanooga. The Dolphins had a rate of 0.213 (below their season average of 0.237), while the Mocs posted a mark of 0.098 (below their season average of 0.301). Chattanooga’s Kevin Easley had a good game, putting up 10 points and eight rebounds.
In the Wolverines’ previous outing, they won big over the Providence Friars, 66-47. The Wolverines held the Friars to an effective field goal percentage of 0.298 (below their season average of 0.539) and had a free throw rate of 0.269 (above their season average of 0.216). Ignas Brazdeikis was the game’s high scorer with 20 points on 7-for-13 shooting from the field.
The sharp-shooting offense of Michigan will square off against the porous defense of Chattanooga. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, the Wolverines offense ranks 57th in effective field goal percentage (0.540), while the Chattanooga defense ranks 303rd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.531). The Wolverines should have the edge on that end of the court. Moreover, second chance points figure to be few and far between for the Mocs. They rank 259th in the country in offensive rebounding percentage at 26.7 percent, while the Wolverines have been 41st-best on the defensive glass (defensive rebounding percentage of 75.0 percent).
Chattanooga Mocs at Michigan Wolverines Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Michigan, ATS Winner – Chattanooga, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Michigan ranks third in steals allowed per game (4.0) while Chattanooga ranks 222nd (6.8).
The Wolverines rank 110th in assists per game (14.4) while the Mocs rank 252nd (12.3).
Michigan ranks 152nd in blocks per game (3.3) while Chattanooga ranks 270th (2.2).
The Wolverines rank third in three pointers allowed per game (16.3) while the Mocs rank 49th (19.8).
Michigan ranks 235th in rebounds per game (34.1) while Chattanooga ranks 270th (33.4).
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