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Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Keydets and Mocs. The game is starting at 7:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mocs at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 152 points, and the Mocs are favored to win at home against the Keydets.

VMI KEYDETS VS CHATTANOOGA MOCS BETTING PICK

The Pick: VMI Keydets +15.5

This game will be played at McKenzie Arena at 7:00 ET on Thursday, January 11th.

WHY BET THE VMI KEYDETS:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-70 in favor of the Mocs.
  • Even though we have Chattanooga winning straight-up, we like VMI at +15.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 152 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Does VMI Have A Chance at McKenzie Arena?

Despite being the underdog, VMI has struggled mightily on the road this season. They are 0-6 on the road, and their average margin of defeat is -15.7 points per game. They have also lost their last six games away from home.

Overall, VMI is 3-12 this season, and they are currently on an 11-game losing streak. In their last game, they lost to Mercer by a score of 86-64. So far, they are 0-1 in Southern Conference play.

As the underdog, VMI has gone just 3-8 against the spread this season. Over their last 10 games as the underdog, the Keydets have a mark of 3-7 vs. the spread. On the road, VMI is just 2-4 vs. the spread this year and they have gone 4-6 in their last 10 road games vs. the spread.

So far this season, the over/under record in VMI games is 3-8 and today's line of 152 is higher than the average over/under line in their games of 146.2. In their last three games, the over/under record is 2-0 with an average scoring total of 156 points compared to their season average of 139.9 points per game.

In their most recent game, the VMI offense put up just 64 points vs. the Mercer Bears. Overall, they are now averaging 70.2 points per game which is 325th in the country. Offensively, the Keydets have a season long field goal percentage of 44%, which is 244th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 228th in percentage and 210th in three-pointers made.

The Keydets' defense is presently ranked 207th nationally, allowing an average of 73.9 points per contest. The VMI defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 86 points and allowed Mercer to connect on 4 threes.

Can the Mocs Pull Out the Win as Home Favorites?

Chattanooga is 5-1 at home this season, and they come into this game on a three-game winning streak at home. Overall, the Mocs have gone 9-6 this season, and they are 1-1 in Southern Conference play.

So far, Chattanooga has been favored in eight of their 15 games, going 6-2 in those contests. For the season, the Mocs have an average scoring margin of +6.5 points per game at home.

As the favorite this season, Chattanooga has gone 4-4 vs. the spread. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Mocs have an ATS record of 6-4. At home this year, Chattanooga is 3-3 vs. the spread and they have gone 4-4 over their last 10 home games vs. the spread.

Today's over/under line of 152 is right in line with the average over/under line in Chattanooga's games this season (149.6). So far, their over/under record sits at 7-6. In their last three games, the average scoring total is 153 points, and their over/under record over their last 10 games is 5-4.

The Chattanooga offense is coming off a game where they scored 73 points against Furman. They posted a field goal percentage of 48.3% and connected on 7 threes. Offensively, the Mocs have a season long field goal percentage of 45%, which is 161st in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 194th in percentage and 11th in three-pointers made.

On the defensive side, Chattanooga is currently hovering around the NCAA's average for points allowed, conceding an average of 71.6 points per game. Chattanooga's defense is coming off a game in which they allowed the Furman offense to knock down 48% of their shots on their way to putting up 58 points.