Samford Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/23/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Mocs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPNU. The game will be played at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 156.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Samford.
SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -1.5
This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 23rd.
WHY BET THE CHATTANOOGA MOCS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 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 156.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Are Samford Ready for a Road Win?
Samford Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Samford dropped to 13-4 on the season after a 65-60 home loss to East Tennessee State on Saturday. The Bulldogs entered the game as -5.5 favorites but failed to cover the spread.
After a 29-29 tie at halftime, Samford allowed 36 points in the 2nd half while scoring 31. The game’s total points of 125 fell well short of the 152.5 O/U line.
Samford struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 37.7% from the field and 39% on two-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 42.6%, with a 35% success rate from beyond the arc, hitting 7 of 20 threes. At the free-throw line, they connected on 7 of 9 attempts, shooting 77.8%.
Quimari Peterson led the way with 19 points and 5 assists, shooting 3 of 7 from deep. Jaden Seymour added 16 points and 10 rebounds, despite shooting 33.3% from the floor. Rylan Jones was efficient, hitting 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 12 points and 4 assists.
Samford’s defense held their opponent to 65 points on 37% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 39% (16/41) and three-point attempts to 35% (7/20).
From the free-throw line, Samford’s opponent shot 77%, making 7 of 9 attempts. Samford gave up 14 offensive rebounds in the game.
Does Chattanooga Have What it Takes to Win as Home Favorites?
Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games
Chattanooga improved to 10-7 on the season with a 75-71 road win over Furman on Saturday. The Mocs entered the game as +4.5 point underdogs but came away with the win and covered the spread.
After trailing 34-27 at halftime, Chattanooga turned things around in the second half, scoring 48 points while holding Furman to 37. The combined points for the game narrowly went over the 145.5-point line.
In their latest game, Chattanooga put up 75 points, shooting 44.2% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 48.1%, with a 48.7% mark on two-pointers and 30.8% from beyond the arc, hitting 4 of 13 threes.
The Mocs excelled at the free-throw line, connecting on 25 of 28 attempts for 89.3%. They also grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 17 assists. PJay Smith Jr. led the team with 18 points, despite shooting 4 of 15 overall and 4 of 11 from three. Frank Champion, Honor Huff, and Trey Bonham each added 16 points, with Nick Anderson contributing 15 points, hitting all 3 of his three-point attempts.
Chattanooga’s defense gave up 71 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 43% from the field on 22 of 51 attempts. From two-point range, they allowed 12 baskets on 28 attempts, which is 42% shooting.
From beyond the arc, Chattanooga’s defense saw the other team hit 10 threes on 23 attempts, good for 43%. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 28 times, where they made 17, shooting 60%. The Mocs allowed 9 offensive rebounds.