Chattanooga vs East Tennessee State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 21

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  • Chattanooga (7-9) is a -1.5 point favorite vs East Tennessee State (8-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
  • Chattanooga / East Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN2

The Chattanooga Mocs (7-9) visit Freedom Hall to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (8-8) on Jan. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Johnson City, TN.

Chattanooga is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).

The Chattanooga vs. East Tennessee State Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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Chattanooga vs. East Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chattanooga-1.5 -110O 144.5 -110-125
East Tennessee State +1.5 -110U 144.5 -110+105

Chattanooga vs East Tennessee State Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Chattanooga vs East Tennessee State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 60.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chattanooga has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.20 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 10 games at home (+8.30 Units / 37% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.55 Units / 30% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.70 Units / 2% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+0.60 Units / 3% ROI)

Chattanooga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chattanooga has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.85 Units / -16.24% ROI).

  • 9-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.15 Units / -0.28% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has a 8-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.8 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 6-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -6 Units / -22.6% ROI
  • 10-6 when betting the Over for +3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 6-10 when betting the Under for -5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Chattanooga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Chattanooga has made 11.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Chattanooga is shooting 63% from inside the arc (243/385) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Chattanooga is shooting 63% from inside the arc (243/385) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 54%

Chattanooga is shooting 59% from inside the arc (577/985) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has averaged 10.4 offensive rebounds per game (520 rebounds/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.4

East Tennessee State is shooting 31% from three (342/1,099) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

East Tennessee State is shooting 30% from three (139/466) this season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

East Tennessee State is shooting 40% (439/1,100) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Chattanooga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Chattanooga has 318 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th fewest among Southern Teams

Chattanooga has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (493 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.8

Chattanooga has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,392 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Chattanooga has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,392 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has averaged 7.3 steals per game (131 steals/18 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

East Tennessee State has averaged 6.5 steals per game (326 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

East Tennessee State has 131 steals this season — 5th fewest among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has allowed 6.7 made three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 7.6


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