UNCG Spartans vs Chattanooga Mocs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Planning on watching today’s Spartans and Mocs game? Catch the action at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN, as the Mocs hosts this showdown at 5:00 ET on CBSS. The odds for this Southern conference game currently have Chattanooga as the -4 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 143.5 points.
UNCG SPARTANS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Chattanooga Mocs -4
This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 5:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
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 -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Do the Spartans Have What it Takes in Chattanooga?
UNCG Spartans Recent Game/Games
UNCG improved to 6-6 on the season with an 84-67 home win over Furman on Saturday, January 4th. The Spartans entered the game as 1-point favorites and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the over/under line of 138.5.
UNCG took control early, leading 43-32 at halftime. They maintained their momentum in the 2nd half, scoring 41 points while allowing 35.
UNCG’s offense was clicking in their latest game, putting up 84 points on 57.4% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 68.5%, thanks in part to their 52.2% shooting from beyond the arc, hitting 12 of 23 attempts.
Kenyon Giles led
UNCG’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 67 points while allowing the opposition to shoot 57% from the field. They were particularly vulnerable inside the arc, where they allowed 19 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, a 61% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Spartans allowed 12 made threes on 23 attempts, with the opposition shooting 52%. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they converted 10 free throws at a 76% rate. UNCG gave up 8 offensive rebounds in the game.
Are the Mocs Ready for a Home Win?
Chattanooga improved to 7-6 on the season with an 81-68 road win over the Citadel Bulldogs on Saturday. The Mocs entered the game as -11.5 favorites and covered the spread, while the total points of 149 went over the pre-game line of 143.5.
Chattanooga led 42-30 at halftime and scored 39 points in the 2nd half, while allowing 38 points to the Bulldogs.
Chattanooga’s offense put up 81 points in their last game, shooting 51.7% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.6%. They connected on 60% of their two-point attempts and hit 39.1% from beyond the arc, making 9 threes. At the free-throw line, they went 12-for-16, shooting 75%.
The Mocs dished out 19 assists, with 7 offensive rebounds. Brody Fox and Bash Wieland each scored 21 points, with Wieland shooting 66.7% from the field. Trey Bonham added 12 points, hitting 2-of-3 from deep, while Sean Cusano contributed 11 points, making 50% of his 3-point attempts.
Chattanooga’s defense gave up 68 points on 44% shooting in their last game. They allowed 23 field goals on 52 attempts.
From three-point range, opponents shot 38%, hitting 8 of 21. Chattanooga also sent them to the line 23 times, where they made 14 free throws.