| MATCHUP | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | The Citadel Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 8-5 | 3-10 |
| Spread | -12.5 -110 | +12.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | -1100 | +700 |
| Total | Over 145.5 (-108) | Under 145.5 (-112) |
| Where | McAlister Field House, Charleston, SC | |
| When | Tuesday, December 30, 2025 | |
| Time | 06:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Preview
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers lost to North Carolina and Jacksonville State, and they play Mercer next. East Tennessee State has lost 3 straight games.
The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are averaging 78.6 points on 48.7 percent shooting and allowing 67.6 points on 41 percent shooting. Brian Taylor II is averaging 14.2 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Cam Morris III is averaging 13.8 points and 0.9 assists. Blake Barkley is the third double-digit scorer and Jaylen Smith is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 71.8 percent from the free throw line. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.1 rebounds per game.
The Citadel Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Citadel Bulldogs lost to Charleston and Richmond, and they play Wofford next. The Citadel has lost 7 of its last 8 games.
The Citadel Bulldogs are averaging 70.4 points on 42.4 percent shooting and allowing 75.9 points on 47.8 percent shooting. Braxton Williams is averaging 11.5 points and 2.4 rebounds, while Christian Moore is averaging 10.2 points and 2.8 rebounds. Sola Adebisi is dishing 1.8 assists and Eze Wali is grabbing 4.2 rebounds. The Citadel Bulldogs are shooting 32.2 percent from beyond the arc and 65.2 percent from the free throw line. The Citadel Bulldogs are allowing 34.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 31.2 rebounds per game.
Why the The Citadel Bulldogs will win
- The home team has won eight of East Tennessee State’s last nine games.
- East Tennessee State has lost four of its last five road night games against Conference opponents.
- East Tennessee State has lost the first half in each of its last three road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the East Tennessee State Buccaneers will win
- The Citadel has lost each of its last 22 games against the Southern Conference.
- East Tennessee State has won nine of its last 10 road games against The Citadel.
- East Tennessee State has won the first half in each of its last 10 games at McAlister Field House.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of East Tennessee State’s last 10 night games against the Southern Conference have produced a total of 143 or fewer points.
- Five of The Citadel’s last six night games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 137 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- The Citadel ranks T31st among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (29.4).
- The Citadel ranks T34th among Division 1 teams for turnovers per game this season (10.1).
East Tennessee State vs The Citadel Prediction
The Citadel is a bad team on both sides of the ball and hasn’t been able to rise to the occasion this season. The Citadel is 3-7 ATS on the season. East Tennessee State is the better team on both sides and should be eager for a bounce back effort after bad losses to Jacksonville State and Austin Peay. East Tennessee State is 6-0 SU and 5-1 ATS in the last 6 games against The Citadel. This has more to do with how awful The Citadel has been at cashing tickets this season. It’s East Tennessee State or pass.