Chattanooga Mocs vs Evansville Aces NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/12/24
Betting on today’s Mocs and Aces game? Catch the action at Ford Center in Evansville, IN, as the Aces hosts this showdown at 8:00 ET on ESPN+. In this non-conference matchup, Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 against Evansville. The over/under for the game is 149 points.
CHATTANOOGA MOCS VS EVANSVILLE ACES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Evansville Aces +1.5
This game will be played at Ford Center at 8:00 ET on Thursday, December 12th.
WHY BET THE EVANSVILLE ACES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-69 in favor of the Aces.
- Not only will Evansville pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 149 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.
Does Chattanooga Stand a Chance on the Road?
Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games
Chattanooga dropped to 4-4 on the season following an 80-62 home loss to Lipscomb on Tuesday. The Mocs were -1.5 favorites going into the game but failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 151.5 over/under line.
After trailing 38-33 at halftime, Chattanooga struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 42.
In their latest game, the Mocs managed to put up 62 points, shooting 44.6% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 50%, with two-point shooting at 51.4% (19/37) and three-point shooting at 31.6% (6/19). They hit 66.7% of their free throws, going 6-for-9 from the line.
Offensive rebounding was a struggle, as they grabbed just 3 boards. Bash Wieland led the way with 21 points, hitting 3 of 5 from deep. Jacob Ognacevic and Joe Anderson each added 16 points, with Ognacevic connecting on 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Even though Chattanooga allowed 80 points, they managed to keep their opponent’s shooting in check, giving up a 44% field goal percentage. The Mocs allowed 19 two-point baskets on 37 attempts, with their opponent shooting 51% from inside the arc.
From three-point range, Chattanooga’s defense held their opponent to 6 made threes on 19 attempts, a 31% shooting performance. They also sent the other team to the line 9 times, where they converted 6 free throws, shooting 66%. The Mocs gave up just 3 offensive rebounds.
Is A Home Victory Likely for Underdog Evansville?
Evansville Aces Recent Game/Games
The Aces fell to 2-6 on the season after a 79-65 home loss to Western Kentucky on Saturday. Evansville entered the game as +5.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 144, falling short of the 152.5 O/U line.
Evansville led 33-32 at halftime but struggled in the 2nd half, scoring 32 points while allowing 47. The Aces will need to address their 2nd half performance to turn their season around.
Evansville’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 36.1% from the field and 29% from beyond the arc. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, and they managed to hit 12 of 16 free throws, shooting 75% from the line.
Gabriel Pozzato, Cam Haffner, and Babacar Faye each scored 19 points, with Faye hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts. Pozzato and Haffner both played 40 minutes, while Don McHenry added 17 points and 4 assists in 38 minutes.
Despite giving up 79 points, Evansville’s defense held their opponent to just 36% shooting from the field, including 43% on two-point attempts (13/30).
From beyond the arc, Evansville allowed 9 three-pointers on 31 attempts, a 29% shooting rate. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 12 (75%).