| MATCHUP | Chattanooga Mocs | VMI Keydets |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-9 | 6-9 |
| Where | Cameron Hall, Lexington, VA | |
| When | Saturday, January 3, 2026 | |
| Time | 01:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Chattanooga Mocs Betting Preview
The Chattanooga Mocs lost to UNC Greensboro, beat Alabama A&M, and they play Furman next. Chattanooga has lost 3 of its last 4 games.
The Chattanooga Mocs are averaging 83.3 points on 45 percent shooting and allowing 77.2 points on 42.2 percent shooting. Jordan Frison is averaging 14.8 points and 3.3 rebounds, while Billy Smith is averaging 9.4 points and 1.8 assists. Teddy Washington Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Tate Darner is dishing 1.1 assists. The Chattanooga Mocs are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73.9 percent from the free throw line. The Chattanooga Mocs are allowing 31.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
VMI Keydets Betting Preview
The VMI Keydets lost to Radford and Samford, and they play East Tennessee State next. VMI has lost 8 of its last 10 games.
The VMI Keydets are averaging 82.5 points on 40.9 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 43.7 percent shooting. TJ Johnson is averaging 18.7 points and 7.5 rebounds, while Mario Tatum Jr. is averaging 11 points and 1.2 rebounds. Linus Holmstrom is the third double-digit scorer and Walker Andrews is dishing 1.2 assists. The VMI Keydets are shooting 32.9 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The VMI Keydets are allowing 33.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.8 rebounds per game.
Why the VMI Keydets will win
- Chattanooga has lost three of its last four games.
Why the Chattanooga Mocs will win
- Chattanooga has won each of its last 10 Saturday games against the Southern Conference.
- VMI has lost each of its last seven day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- VMI has lost the first half in three of its last four games against the Southern Conference at Cameron Hall.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of the last 10 games between Chattanooga and VMI have produced a total of 152+ points.
- Six of Chattanooga’s last seven day games against the Southern Conference have produced a total of 149+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Chattanooga ranks T12th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.2).
- Chattanooga ranks T17th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (9.5).
Chattanooga vs VMI Prediction
I’m not running to the window to back either side, but the lean has to be toward Chattanooga if forced to pick. VMI doesn’t play much defense and is 3-7-1 ATS on the season. Chattanooga has a couple of road wins this season and shoots the ball well enough to give a struggling VMI side fits. Chattanooga has also won the last 7 games against VMI, which includes a 21-point win last March. Chattanooga is VMI’s daddy until proven otherwise. VMI hasn’t beat Chattanooga since February 2022. I’ll lay the points with Chattanooga.