Wofford Terriers vs Citadel Bulldogs Betting Pick & Prediction 1/13/24
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Terriers and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The Terriers are favored in this Southern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 144.5 points.
WOFFORD TERRIERS VS CITADEL BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Citadel Bulldogs +1
This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 1:00 ET on Saturday, January 13th.
WHY BET THE CITADEL BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Citadel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 144.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.
Will Wofford Secure A Victory as Road Favorites?
Wofford comes into this game with a 9-7 overall record and a 2-1 record in Southern Conference play. The Terriers have been better on the road this season, going 4-4 compared to 2-3 at home.
So far, Wofford has been the favorite in four games, going 3-1 in those matchups. The Terriers’ average scoring margin on the road this season is -2.4 points per game.
Wofford has an ATS record of 7-6 this season and is 6-2 vs. the spread on the road. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Terriers are just 3-7 vs. the spread.
So far this season, the over/under record for Wofford games is 10-2-1. The average scoring total in their games this year is 157 points, which is higher than the average OU line of 146.8. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 151 points and their OU record during that span is 2-1.
In their recent matchup, the Wofford offense ended with 74 points against Mercer. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 46.6% and made 13 threes. Leading Wofford in scoring vs. Mercer was Corey Tripp with his 19 points. Jackson Sivills also added 13 points for the Terriers.
Currently, the Terriers’ defense holds the 261st rank in the nation, allowing 75.9 points per game. Wofford’s three-point defense is currently 122nd in the country at 7.1 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 39.3% of their shots vs. Wofford.
Taking a Look at the Bulldogs Chances at Home
Through 16 games this season, Citadel has gone 8-8, including a 0-3 mark in Southern Conference play. They have lost three straight games, and their average scoring margin on the road is -2.7 compared to +1.2 at home.
As the underdog, the Bulldogs have gone 1-8 this season, and they are 3-3 at home, where they have gone 6-4 over their last 10 games. In their most recent game, Citadel fell to Furman by a score of 82-68.
Against the spread, Citadel is 6-7 this season. As the underdog, they are 3-6 vs. the spread. In their last three games as the underdog, the Bulldogs are 0-3 ATS. At home, Citadel has an ATS mark of 3-3 this year and their last three home games vs. the spread have resulted in an 0-2 record.
This season, the over/under record for Citadel games is 4-8-1. So far, their games have averaged 137.2 points per game, and today’s over/under line is 144.5. Currently, their average over/under line is 139.7, and their games have had an average scoring total of 137.2 points.
The Citadel offense is coming off a game where they scored 68 points against Furman. They posted a field goal percentage of 46.7% and connected on 3 threes. Elijah Morgan is currently the leading scorer for the team, entering today’s matchup with an average of 14.3. Meanwhile, AJ Smith also brings a PPG average of 15.9 into the game.
At this time, the Bulldogs’ defense is positioned 102nd in the country, permitting 68.3 points per game. So far, the Citadel defense is giving up an average of 7.4 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 10.9 times per game (469th).