East Tennessee State vs Wofford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Wofford (7-6) is a -3.5 point favorite vs East Tennessee State (7-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • East Tennessee State / Wofford TV channel: ESPN+

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (7-8) visit Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to take on the Wofford Terriers (7-6) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Spartanburg, SC.

Wofford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-110).

The East Tennessee State vs. Wofford Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Tennessee State+3.5 -110O 148.5 -110+140
Wofford -3.5 -110U 148.5 -110-165

East Tennessee State vs Wofford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Wofford will win this college basketball game with 61.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Tennessee State vs Wofford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 56.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.15 Units / 7% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 17 away games (+0.20 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.90 Units / 34% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the Game Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+9.10 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Wofford have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+5.45 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has a 7-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.8 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 6-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -5 Units / -100% ROI
  • 9-6 when betting the Over for +2.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-9 when betting the Under for -3.9 Units / -100% ROI

Wofford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wofford has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 7-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.35 Units / -100% ROI
  • 11-3 when betting the Over for +7.7 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 3-11 when betting the Under for -9.1 Units / -100% ROI

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has averaged 10.4 offensive rebounds per game (511 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.4

East Tennessee State has an eFG% of 46% this season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

East Tennessee State has averaged 11.9 offensive rebounds per game (202 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.3

East Tennessee State is shooting 40% (414/1,046) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wofford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wofford has a TS% of 50% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Wofford has an eFG% of 54% this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 53%

Wofford is shooting 36% from three (167/466) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wofford is shooting 47% (1,400/2,983) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has 126 steals this season — 3rd most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has averaged 6.6 steals per game (321 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

East Tennessee State has averaged 7.4 steals per game (126 steals/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

East Tennessee State has forced 13.1 turnovers per game (222 turnovers/17 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.6

Wofford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wofford has allowed opponents to shoot 45% from three (36/80) this season — 3rd highest among Power Conference defenses; League Avg: 35%

Wofford has averaged 27.3 defensive rebounds per game (464 rebounds/17 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 26.1

Wofford has averaged 5.1 steals per game (254 steals/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Wofford has allowed opponents to shoot 45% (1,328/2,938) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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