Alabama A&M Bulldogs vs Chattanooga Mocs Matchup

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

Alabama A&M vs Chattanooga Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Mocs. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on ESPN+, and it's hosted by the Mocs at McKenzie Arena in Chattanooga, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 151 points, with Chattanooga being favored by -16 over Alabama A&M.

Alabama A&M vs. Chattanooga Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Alabama A&M Bulldogs at Chattanooga Mocs
Where: Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena
Date: Sunday, December 15th
Betting Odds CHAT -16, ALAAM +862 | CHAT -1644 O/U 151

Bulldogs Preview: Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Road Win?

Alabama A&M Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Alabama A&M’s season struggles continued with an 82-44 home loss to Lipscomb on Saturday, dropping their record to 1-5. Entering as +11.5 point underdogs, the Bulldogs failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the 151.5 O/U line.

After trailing 44-21 at halftime, Alabama A&M managed just 23 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38 points to Lipscomb.

Bulldogs Offense Breakdown

Alabama A&M struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 44 points on 25% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 28.1%, with two-point shooting at 25.6% (11/43) and three-point shooting at 23.8% (5/21).

Will Pruitt and Gyasi Powell both hit 4 threes, with Pruitt shooting 50% from deep and Powell hitting 57.1%. EJay Greer also contributed, shooting 62.5% overall and 50% from three in 12 minutes of action.

Bulldogs Team Defense

Even with Alabama A&M holding their opponent to just 25% shooting from the field, they still gave up 82 points. The Bulldogs limited damage inside, allowing only 11 two-point baskets on 43 attempts (25%).

From beyond the arc, Alabama A&M’s defense held their opponent to 5/21 shooting (23%). They also sent them to the line 11 times, where they converted 7 free throws (63%).

Mocs Preview: Can the Mocs Deliver Being Favored at Home?

Chattanooga Mocs Recent Game/Games

Chattanooga improved to 5-4 on the season with a 75-67 road win over Evansville on Thursday, December 12th. The Mocs entered the game as -2.5 favorites and covered the spread with the victory.

Chattanooga led 41-29 at halftime but allowed 38 points in the second half while scoring 34. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 148.5 O/U line.

Mocs Offense Breakdown

Chattanooga's offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 50% from the field and 46.2% from three-point range, hitting 12 of 26 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 60.3%, and they connected on 83.3% of their free throws, though they only had 6 attempts.

Trey Bonham led the way with 22 points, shooting 66.7% overall and from beyond the arc (4/6). Tanner Cuff also hit 4 of 6 from deep, finishing with 18 points and 4 assists. Tayshawn Comer contributed 8 assists, despite shooting just 1 of 5 from three.

Mocs Team Defense

Chattanooga's defense gave up 67 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field, making 24 of their 54 attempts.

They allowed 10 three-pointers on 28 attempts, a 35% shooting rate, and sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 9 free throws.

Bulldogs vs Mocs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

In their last three games away from home, the Bulldogs have a straight up record of 0-3 while going 0-3 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 60 points per game in these contests.
In their last ten games at home, the Mocs have a straight up record of 5-5 while going 4-6 vs the spread. The team's offense averaged 74 points per game in these contests.
As the betting underdog, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of just 1-2 in their last three games. Alabama A&M posted a straight up mark of 1-2 in these matchups.
Over the team's last five games as the favorite, the Mocs struggled vs the spread going just 2-3. However, they still had a straight up mark of 4-1.