Samford Bulldogs (11-2) vs Chattanooga Mocs (8-5)
2024-01-03 19:30:00 EDT
The Line: Betting Odds: Samford Bulldogs -8.5 -- Over/Under: 161
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The Chattanooga Mocs need a win after splitting their last 12 games. The Samford Bulldogs are riding an 11-game winning streak. Let’s preview this game and give out a Chattanooga Mocs vs Samford Bulldogs prediction.
Chattanooga Mocs Betting Preview
The Chattanooga Mocs previously beat Gardner-Webb, but they’re coming off losses to Milwaukee and Auburn. The Chattanooga Mocs are averaging 78.8 points on 45.3 percent shooting and allowing 71.3 points on 41.9 percent shooting. Honor Huff is averaging 16.7 points and 3.1 rebounds, while Trey Bonham is averaging 15.8 points and 2.8 assists. Jan Zidek is the third double-digit scorer and Sam Alexis is dishing 2 assists. The Chattanooga Mocs are shooting 34.5 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chattanooga Mocs are allowing 32.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.7 rebounds per game.
Samford Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Samford Bulldogs are coming off wins over Belmont, Valparaiso and Texas Southern. The Samford Bulldogs are averaging 90.2 points on 48.9 percent shooting and allowing 75 points on 41.5 percent shooting. Achor Achor is averaging 14.2 points and 6.5 rebounds, while A.J. Staton-McCray is averaging 13.2 points and 4.7 rebounds. Jermaine Marshall is the third double-digit scorer and Jaden Campbell is grabbing 2.9 rebounds. The Samford Bulldogs are shooting 40.1 percent from beyond the arc and 73.3 percent from the free throw line. The Samford Bulldogs are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game. Samford will face The Citadel after this game.
Chattanooga Mocs vs Samford Bulldogs prediction
The Chattanooga Mocs have had defensive issues whenever playing a good team, and that’s probably a problem here. The Samford Bulldogs are an elite offensive side that’s won 11 straight games and has also covered each of their last 5 games. Smford is sixth in offensive points a game and top-10 in three point percentage. This could get ugly for the Mocs. I’ll lay the points with Samford.
