Buccaneers vs. Terriers Prediction
The 22nd-ranked Wofford Terriers dominated their Southern Conference opener yesterday and will now meet the East Tennessee State Buccaneers today in the semifinals. Can Wofford roll on to the championship game with a win this afternoon?
Game Snapshot
857 East Tennessee State Buccaneers at 858 Wofford Terriers
Sunday, March 10, 2019
U.S. Cellular Center at 4PM ET
TV: ESPN+
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Buccaneers sneak past Mocs
East Tennessee State earned a 68-64 victory over Chattanooga Saturday in the quarterfinals of the Southern Conference Tournament. The Buccaneers (24-8) led 37-33 at halftime and held on from there. East Tennessee State shot 24-of-63 from the floor, 4-of-14 from 3-point range plus 8-of-14 at the free throw line. Tray Boyd III led the way with 21 points off the bench on 9-of-15 shooting including 3-of-6 from 3-point range. He also grabbed two rebounds. Bo Hodges tallied 12 points, three boards and two assists. Jeromy Rodriguez added 10 points, 15 caroms and two steals.
Terriers trounce Keydets
Wofford advanced to the Southern Conference semifinals Saturday afternoon with a 99-72 victory against Virginia Military Institute. The Terriers (27-4) led 48-37 at halftime and continued to pull away after the break. Wofford shot 40-of-71 from the field, 12-of-31 from 3-point distance plus 7-of-12 at the free throw line. Nathan Hoover led the way with 17 points on 6-of-11 shooting including 4-of-7 on 3-pointers plus 1-of-1 at the free throw line. He also registered three rebounds. Chevez Goodwin contributed 14 points and five boards off the bench. Keve Aluma tallied 12 points, five rebounds, three blocked shots and two assists. Cameron Jackson accounted for 11 points, eight rebounds and two assists. Fletcher Magee had 11 points, three caroms and three dimes. Storm Murphy added 11 points, four assists and three rebounds.
College Basketball Betting Trends
East Tennessee State
The Buccaneers are 2-6 ATS in their last eight games overall. East Tennessee State is 1-5 ATS in the last six meetings.
Wofford
The Terriers are 5-0 ATS in their last five meetings. Wofford is 5-1 ATS in its last six neutral site games.
Prediction:
I’d imagine Wofford is a 6.5 or 7-point favorite in this one, which will make for an interesting look at this contest. The Terriers had their way with ETSU at home to the tune of 79-62, but on the road in the more recent meeting they narrowly beat the Buccaneers 78-76 in overtime. The Buccaneers have only lost by more than seven points three times this year and are quality on both ends of the court, so I think we’re in for a tight battle here. Go with the underdogs to cover.
NCAA DAILY PREDICTION: EAST TENNESSEE STATE