Lipscomb Bisons vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/3/24

Looking to win big? The Bisons and Mocs face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Mocs are hosting the game at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 at home against Lipscomb.

LIPSCOMB BISONS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -1.5

This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 3rd.

WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-72 in favor of the Mocs.
• Not only will Chattanooga pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 147 points.

Can Lipscomb Grab a Win on the Road?

Lipscomb evened their season record at 4-4 with a dominant 82-44 road win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. The Bisons entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread comfortably. The total points for the game were 126, well under the O/U line of 151.5.

Lipscomb took control early, leading 44-21 at halftime. They continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring Alabama A&M 38-23 to seal the win.

Lipscomb’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 82 points with a field goal percentage of 45.9% (28/61). Their effective field goal percentage was 57.4%, thanks in part to hitting 14 of 35 three-point attempts (40%) and shooting 53.8% from two-point range (14/26). They also connected on 80% of their free throws, going 12 for 15 from the line.

The Bisons shared the ball effectively, dishing out 21 assists, and grabbed 13 offensive rebounds. Will Pruitt led the way with 19 points, hitting 4 of 8 from beyond the arc and shooting 50% overall. Gyasi Powell added 16 points, shooting 54.5% from the field and 57.1% from three-point range (4/7). EJay Greer contributed 11 points in just 12 minutes, shooting 62.5% from the floor.

Lipscomb’s defense was dominant, holding their opponent to just 44 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 11/43, also at 25%.

From beyond the arc, the opposition managed only 5 threes on 21 attempts, shooting 23%. Lipscomb sent them to the line 11 times, where they hit 7 free throws, or 63%.

Can the Mocs Offense Score Enough at Home?

Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games

Chattanooga improved to 4-3 on the season with an 84-76 home win over Bryant on Wednesday, November 27th. The Mocs entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread, while the total points finished just under the 161-point O/U line.

Leading 39-37 at halftime, Chattanooga pulled away by outscoring Bryant 45-39 in the second half.

Chattanooga’s offense was clicking in their last game, putting up 84 points with a field goal percentage of 49.1% and an effective field goal percentage of 59.6%. They hit 63% of their two-point attempts and knocked down 11 threes at a 36.7% rate, while also shooting 77.3% from the free-throw line.

The Mocs dished out 19 assists, with Earl Timberlake contributing 6 assists and 6 rebounds to go along with his 18 points. Makai Richards added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 80% from the field and hitting his only three-point attempt.

Chattanooga’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point attempts, with a 17/27 performance.

From beyond the arc, Chattanooga’s defense gave up 11 threes on 30 attempts, a 36% shooting rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws (77%).