The Citadel vs East Tennessee State Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 22

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  • East Tennessee State is a -6.5 point favorite vs The Citadel
  • Total (Over/Under): 136.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPN+

The The Citadel Bulldogs (10-19) visit Freedom Hall Civic Center to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (10-19) on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Johnson City.

East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-115).

The The Citadel vs. East Tennessee State Over/Under is 136.5 total points.

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The Citadel vs. East Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
The Citadel+6.5 -105O 136.5 -110+240
East Tennessee State -6.5 -115U 136.5 -110-300

The Citadel vs East Tennessee State Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this game with 65.2% confidence.

The Citadel vs East Tennessee State Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts The Citadel will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both The Citadel and East Tennessee State, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • The Citadel has hit the Game Total Under in 22 of their last 36 games (+6.60 Units / 17% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the Team Total Over in 9 of their last 14 away games (+5.50 Units / 34% ROI)
  • The Citadel have covered the Spread in 12 of their last 19 away games (+5.40 Units / 26% ROI)
  • The Citadel have covered the 1H Spread in their last 3 away games (+3.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the 1H Moneyline in 6 of their last 16 away games (+0.55 Units / 3% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 games (+7.25 Units / 10% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Under in their last 7 games at home (+7.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 28 of their last 47 games (+7.00 Units / 14% ROI)

The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

The Citadel has gone 12-15 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 9-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.15 Units / -12.08% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has gone 11-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.6 Units / -22.22% ROI).

  • 8-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.75 Units / -29.73% ROI
  • 11-15 when betting the Over for -5.5 Units / -18.52% ROI
  • 15-11 when betting the Under for +2.9 Units / 9.76% ROI

The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has averaged 6.1 offensive rebounds per game (147 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.5

The Citadel has made 9.4 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

The Citadel has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (798 assists/ 644 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 2nd lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

The Citadel has 17.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 16.5

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has made 6.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

East Tennessee State has 235 offensive rebounds this season — 2nd most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State is shooting 46% (631/1,382) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%

East Tennessee State has 14.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7

The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has averaged 5.2 steals per game (124 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

The Citadel has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,405 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.1

The Citadel has averaged 4.9 steals per game (270 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Citadel has forced 10.3 turnovers per game (565 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has averaged 6.5 steals per game (156 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2

East Tennessee State has averaged 6.6 steals per game (372 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

East Tennessee State has 372 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th fewest among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has 156 steals this season — 4th most among Southern Teams


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