Offense meets defense when the Citadel Bulldogs (10-11, 2-8 SoCon) welcome the Wofford Terriers (18-4, 10-0 SoCon) to McAlister Field House. The game starts at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 2, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Wofford Terriers at Citadel Bulldogs Betting Prediction
The last time the Terriers played, they defeated the Mercer Bears, 76-67. The Terriers had a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 13.7) and had an offensive rebounding percentage of 41.2 (above their season average of 35.1). With 23 points on 7-for-14 shooting, Fletcher Magee was the game’s leading scorer.
The Bulldogs fell to the Furman Paladins in their last outing, 71-61. Furman’s effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Citadel. The Paladins had a rate of 0.573 (above their season average of 0.552), while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.452 (below their season average of 0.548). Lew Stallworth put together a good game for Citadel, leading the team in scoring with 19 points on 8-for-17 shooting.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Nathan Hoover put up 22 points and the Terriers defeated the Bulldogs 112-81. The Terriers had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.789 vs. 0.533) and had a much better turnover percentage (11.4 vs. 16.8).
This battle pits one of the nation’s top offenses against one of its elite defenses. Citadel ranks 53rd in offensive efficiency and Wofford is 56th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Terriers, who rank 25th in offensive rebounding percentage (35.4 percent), will try to take advantage of the Bulldogs, who rank 307th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.2 percent).
Wofford vs. Citadel Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford ranks first in rebounds allowed per game (27.8) while Citadel ranks 284th (41.9).
The Terriers average 26.3 three pointers per game, which ranks 40th in the nation. The Bulldogs rank 269th in three pointers allowed per game (31.5).
Wofford ranks 52nd in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Citadel ranks 248th (18.1).
The Terriers rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.4) while the Bulldogs rank 166th (7.4).
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The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 8.0, down from 15.8 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (18.1 below their season average) and allowed an average of 77.8 points per game (7.8 below their season average).
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