Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/15/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Mocs? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 151 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -16 at home against Alabama A&M.

ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Alabama A&M Bulldogs +16

This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 2:00 ET on Sunday, December 15th.

WHY BET THE ALABAMA A&M BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Mocs.
• Even though we have Chattanooga winning straight-up, we like Alabama A&M at +16.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 151 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Will Alabama A&M Shock Everyone at McKenzie Arena?

Alabama A&M Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Alabama A&M fell to 1-5 on the season after a tough 82-44 loss to Lipscomb on Saturday, November 30th. The Bulldogs, who were +11.5 point underdogs, not only lost but also failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 126, falling short of the 151.5 O/U line.

In the game, Alabama A&M trailed 44-21 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring just 23 points while allowing 38.

Alabama A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 44 points with a field goal percentage of 25% (16/64). Their effective field goal percentage was 28.1%, and they shot 25.6% from two-point range (11/43) and 23.8% from beyond the arc (5/21). The Bulldogs also hit 63.6% of their free throws, going 7/11 from the line.

Will Pruitt and Gyasi Powell each knocked down 4 threes, with Pruitt shooting 50% from deep (4/8) and Powell hitting 57.1% (4/7). Pruitt finished with 19 points and 6 rebounds, while Powell added 16 points and 4 boards. EJay Greer contributed 11 points, shooting 62.5% from the field (5/8) and 50% from three (1/2).

Even with Alabama A&M’s defense holding the other team to just 25% shooting from the field, they still gave up 82 points. The Bulldogs limited their opponent to 11/43 (25%) on two-point shots and 5/21 (23%) from beyond the arc.

Alabama A&M sent the other team to the free-throw line 11 times, where they hit 7 free throws (63%). The Bulldogs also allowed 13 offensive rebounds.

Will Chattanooga Live Up to Expectations at Home?

Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games

Chattanooga improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-67 road win over Evansville on Thursday. The Mocs entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 142 fell short of the 148.5 O/U line.

Chattanooga took control early, leading 41-29 at halftime, but allowed 38 points in the 2nd half while scoring 34 of their own to hold on for the win.

Chattanooga’s offense was clicking in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 46.2% from beyond the arc, with an effective field goal percentage of 60.3%. They hit 12 threes, and Trey Bonham and Tanner Cuff both went 4-for-6 from deep, with Bonham finishing with 22 points and Cuff adding 18.

The Mocs dished out 18 assists, with Tayshawn Comer leading the way with 8. They also got 12 points each from Gabriel Pozzato, Frank Champion, and Honor Huff, with Huff hitting 4 threes. Chattanooga was 5-for-6 from the free-throw line and grabbed 8 offensive rebounds.

Chattanooga’s defense gave up 67 points while allowing the opposing team to shoot 44% from the field, with 24 made baskets on 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Mocs allowed 14 two-point field goals on 26 attempts, translating to 53% shooting.

From three-point range, Chattanooga’s opponents hit 10 of 28 shots, good for 35%. The Mocs also sent them to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 9 free throws, shooting 69%. Chattanooga gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.