Chattanooga Mocs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/25/25
Looking to win big? The Mocs and Buccaneers face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Buccaneers are hosting the game at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN. The over/under for this game is set at 143.5 points, and East Tennessee State is favored by -4.5 vs. Chattanooga in a Southern conference matchup.
CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS BETTING PICK
The Pick: East Tennessee State Buccaneers -4.5
This game will be played at Freedom Hall Civic Center at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 25th.
WHY BET THE EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Buccaneers.
- Not only will East Tennessee State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Is a Road Win Possible for Chattanooga?
Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games
Chattanooga fell to 10-8 on the season after a 73-69 home loss to Samford on Thursday. The Mocs entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 153.5 O/U line.
Chattanooga led 42-31 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 27 points while allowing 42.
Chattanooga’s offense put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 41.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.3%, with a strong performance inside, hitting 63% of their two-point attempts (17/27). However, they struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 5 of 26 threes (19.2%).
Jaden Brownell led the way with 20 points in just 19 minutes, shooting 60% from the field and 50% from three. Bash Wieland added 18 points, hitting 6 of 8 shots, though he missed both of his three-point attempts. Trey Bonham went 0 for 6 from deep, finishing with 13 points and 5 rebounds.
Chattanooga’s defense gave up 73 points, with their opponents shooting 41% from the field. They allowed 63% shooting on two-pointers, with the other team going 17/27 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Chattanooga held their opponents to just 19% shooting, as they made only 5 of 26 attempts. The other team also went 20/26 from the free-throw line, hitting 76% of their foul shots. Chattanooga allowed 9 offensive rebounds.
Can the Buccaneers Grab a Win at Home?
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games
East Tennessee State improved to 10-8 on the season with an 85-58 home win over Western Carolina on Wednesday. The Buccaneers entered the game as -14.5 point favorites and covered the spread while the total points of 143 went over the pre-game line of 141.5.
Leading 44-35 at halftime, ETSU’s defense stepped up in the 2nd half, allowing just 23 points while scoring 41 of their own.
East Tennessee State put up 85 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 9 of 28 from three-point range (32.1%) and were strong inside, connecting on 55.6% of their two-point attempts. At the free-throw line, they made 18 of 23, good for 78.3%.
Jaden Seymour led the way with 34 points and 13 rebounds, shooting 47.4% overall and 44.4% from deep. Bernard Pelote added 21 points, though he shot just 37.5% from the field. The Buccaneers grabbed 20 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists in the win.
East Tennessee State’s defense gave up 58 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 20 two-point baskets on 36 attempts, a 55% success rate.
From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State’s defense conceded 9 threes on 28 attempts, a 32% shooting performance. They also sent their opponents to the free-throw line 23 times, where they made 18, shooting 78%. The Buccaneers gave up 20 offensive rebounds.