Who’s Playing
Belmont @ Chattanooga
Current Records: Belmont 6-5; Chattanooga 8-3
What to Know
After a two-game homestand, the Belmont Bruins will be on the road. They will take on the Chattanooga Mocs at 2 p.m. ET Sunday at McKenzie Arena. Chattanooga should still be riding high after a win, while the Bruins will be looking to regain their footing.
Belmont entered their matchup against the Middle Tenn. Blue Raiders two weeks ago without any home losses — but there’s a first time for everything. Belmont came up short against Middle Tenn., falling 85-75. Forward Cade Tyson wasn’t much of a difference maker for Belmont; Tyson finished with 12 points on 3-for-13 shooting in his 41 minutes on the court.
Meanwhile, the Blue Raiders typically have all the answers at home, but this past Thursday the Mocs proved too difficult a challenge. Chattanooga walked away with an 82-73 victory.
The Bruins are expected to lose this next one by 5.5. The smart bettors have been the ones to keep their money on Belmont’s opponents whenever they hit the road.
Belmont is now 6-5 while Chattanooga sits at 8-3. A couple numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Belmont is stumbling into the game with the 50th most points allowed per game in college basketball, having given up 74 on average. Chattanooga’s offense has more to brag about, as they they rank 26th in college basketball when it comes to points per game, with 82 on average. So the cards are definitely stacked in their favor.
How To Watch
- When: Sunday at 2 p.m. ET
- Where: McKenzie Arena — Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Follow: CBS Sports App
Odds
The Mocs are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Bruins, according to the latest college basketball odds.
The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Mocs as a 5-point favorite.
Over/Under: -111
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Series History
Belmont won the only game these two teams have played in the last eight years.
- Dec 15, 2021 – Belmont 76 vs. Chattanooga 68
