Chattanooga Mocs vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers Predictions, Odds & Picks

Chattanooga’s defense faces its biggest test

East Tennessee State’s offense enters the Rail Rivalry after a 58-31 win over Western Carolina. East Tennessee State University Athletics reports that quarterback Mason Mims has completed 72.2% of his passes for 1,211 yards, while the Buccaneers’ four primary running backs have combined for 880 yards, 15 touchdowns and 5.7 yards per carry.

Chattanooga has the defense to slow that attack. University of Tennessee at Chattanooga Athletics lists the Mocs fifth in the FCS in passing defense at 136.2 yards allowed per game, seventh in total defense at 266.6 and ninth in scoring defense at 14.2 points per game. Chattanooga has surrendered only 15 points in two Southern Conference wins. Those results make the Mocs +3 more attractive than their +119 moneyline.

The Mocs can control the pace

Chattanooga also averages 201.8 rushing yards per game, which ranks 16th in the FCS. Kevin Lalin contributes 95.8 rushing yards per game and has six touchdowns, while Journey Wyche averages 7.5 yards per carry. A productive ground game would shorten the game and reduce the number of possessions ETSU has to pull away.

ETSU deserves to be favored after rushing for 233 yards and six touchdowns against Western Carolina, and Chattanooga is playing its fourth road game in six contests. The Buccaneers are the more likely winner at home, but Chattanooga’s defense and rushing production support taking the full three points.

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Betting lean Chattanooga Mocs +3

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Chattanooga vs. East Tennessee State Prediction: Mocs Defense Makes +3 Appealing

Chattanooga’s defense faces its biggest test

The Mocs can control the pace