Chattanooga Mocs vs Lipscomb Bisons Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Lipscomb vs Chattanooga NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Chattanooga.

Lipscomb vs Chattanooga Prediction

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bisons versus the Mocs? Tip off is at at 7:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 149.5 points, and Chattanooga is favored by -1.5 at home against Lipscomb.

Lipscomb vs. Chattanooga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Lipscomb Bisons at Chattanooga Mocs
Where: Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena
Date: Tuesday, December 3rd
Betting Odds CHAT -1.5, LIPSC +104 | CHAT -126 O/U 149.5

Bisons Preview: Will Lipscomb Come Through as Road Underdogs?

Lipscomb evened their season record to 4-4 with a dominant 82-44 win over Alabama A&M on Saturday. The Bisons, who were -11.5 favorites, not only secured the win but also covered the spread.

They jumped out to a 44-21 lead by halftime and continued their strong play in the second half, outscoring the Bulldogs 38-23. The game’s total points of 126 fell well below the over/under line of 151.5.

Bisons Offense Breakdown

Lipscomb put up 82 points in their latest game, shooting 45.9% from the field. They connected on 14 of 35 three-point attempts, hitting at a 40% rate, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 57.4%.

Will Pruitt and Gyasi Powell each hit 4 threes, with Powell shooting 57.1% from deep. Pruitt finished with 19 points, while Powell added 16. The Bisons also recorded 21 assists and 13 offensive rebounds, shooting 80% from the free-throw line.

Bisons Team Defense

Lipscomb's defense was outstanding, holding their opponent to just 44 points on 25% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 11/43, also at 25%.

From beyond the arc, Lipscomb's defense allowed 5 threes on 21 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They sent their opponent to the line 11 times, where they made 7 free throws, shooting 63%.

Mocs Preview: Can Chattanooga Grab a Win at Home?

Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games

The Mocs moved to 4-3 on the season with an 84-76 win over Bryant on Wednesday. Playing at home, Chattanooga entered the game as 6-point favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Chattanooga led 39-37 at halftime and outscored Bryant 45-39 in the second half. The combined points for the game were 160, just under the 161-point O/U line.

Mocs Offense Breakdown

Chattanooga put up 84 points in their latest game, shooting 49.1% from the field and 36.7% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 59.6%, thanks in part to their 63% shooting on two-point attempts. The Mocs also hit 77.3% of their free throws, going 17-for-22 from the line.

Offensively, Chattanooga dished out 19 assists and grabbed 11 offensive rebounds. Earl Timberlake contributed 18 points and 6 assists, while Makai Richards added 17 points in just 18 minutes, shooting 80% from the field. Rafael Pinzon knocked down 4 threes, finishing with 16 points despite shooting 30% overall.

Mocs Team Defense

Chattanooga's defense struggled, giving up 76 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 63% of their two-point shots, going 17/27 inside the arc.

From three-point range, the opponents shot 36%, making 11 of 30 attempts. Chattanooga also sent them to the line 22 times, where they converted 17 free throws, shooting 77%. The Mocs gave up 11 offensive rebounds.

Bisons vs Mocs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

Lipscomb has played well in their previous three road games, going 2-1 straight up. In this stretch, they averaged 75 points per game while allowing 64. The team also performed well vs the spread at 2-1.
Through their last five home games, Chattanooga has an ATS record of just 1-4. However, their overall record was 1-4 while averaging 67 points per game.
As the betting underdog, the Bisons have an ATS mark of just 0-1-2 in their last three games. Lipscomb posted a straight up mark of 0-3 in these matchups.
In their last five games as the betting favorite, the Mocs have a straight up record of 4-1, while going 2-3 against the spread.