Chattanooga Mocs vs. Tennessee Volunteers 8/31/24 – As the college football season officially gets underway, the focus now shifts towards perhaps the most exciting game of the week, where the Chattanooga Mocs tackle the Tennessee Volunteers. The contest is set for one of the weekends inside Neyland Stadium, the home of the funniest and most spirited of all the fans. This Week 1 encounter is important since it gives both teams a season preview. With Chattanooga aiming to bounce back from an 8-5 performance and Tennessee hoping to add another win after their 9-4 finish, this game is undoubtedly ripe for some thrilling NCAAF latest prediction today.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Tennessee Volunteers 8/31/24
| When: | Saturday, August 31, 2024, at 12:45 PM ET |
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| Where: | Neyland Stadium |
| TV: | SECN |
| Stream: | SofaScore |
| Team | SP/RL | TOTAL | ML | |
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| Mocs | +38.5 (-110) | 57 over (-110) | +8000 |  |
| Volunteers | -38.5 (-110) | 57 under (-110) | -100000 | |
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The betting odds reveal a stark contrast in expectations. The Volunteers are heavily favored with a -38.5 point spread, indicating a prediction of a dominant performance. The Mocs’ +8000 moneyline reflects their underdog status, suggesting only a slim chance of an upset. The over/under at 57 points forecasts a high-scoring affair, aligning with the offensive capabilities of both teams.
Chase Artopoeus QB vs. Nico Iamaleava QB
Last season, Chase Artopoeus exhibited commendable statistics of 2672 yards and 20 touchdowns throughout the season as quarterback of the team. His 155.5 passer rating and 62.8% passing accuracy show he has a strong arm and makes good decisions. Nonetheless, the 16 sacks and 7 interceptions show that he is prone to making poor decisions against the opponents, especially when the pressure is high.
On the other side however, the young Nico Iamaleava was less experienced and was utilized sparingly during his time in Tennessee but again showed some promise. He completed 62.2% of his passes, went for 314 yards with 2 touchdowns, and showed that more is still to come. Though he has no interception yet, which suggests he is careful in his throws, there is a potential that he may be snowed under against seven sacks, which are suffered by hard defenses.
When there is a fight between the two quarterbacks on the field, more than probably the winner would be the one how can withstand the pressure better – this is most probably going to be Artopoeus, while Iamaleava will most likely find ways to make the best of the limited and scattered windows that he is going to get. But more rather will be a lot of fireworks that each quarterback would have to be on the offensive as much a possible since the beginning of the season.
Mocs’ Ground and Air Attack
Chattanooga’s offense hinges significantly on the synergy between Artopoeus and his key playmakers. Reggie Davis, the running back, had 322 rushing yards and two touchdowns last season, averaging five yards per carry. His ability to break tackles and create plays will be crucial. Javin Whatley, as the leading receiver with 977 yards and nine touchdowns, will be pivotal in stretching the field and exploiting Tennessee’s secondary. This duo’s performance could be a game-changer for the Mocs.
Volunteers’ Strategic Offensive Moves
Tennessee counters with Dylan Sampson and Squirrel White, who bring their own strengths to the Volunteers’ offensive lineup. Sampson’s 604 rushing yards and seven touchdowns last season underscore his role as a consistent backfield threat, while White’s 803 receiving yards demonstrate his capability as a reliable target for Iamaleava. Their combined efforts will be key in maintaining Tennessee’s offensive rhythm and putting pressure on Chattanooga’s defense.
Trends
Chattanooga Mocs Betting Trends
Chattanooga are 2-4 ATS in their last 6 games.
Mocs are 0-10 SU in their last 10 games.
Chattanooga are 0-12 SU in their last 12 games on the road.
Chattanooga are 0-13 SU in their last 13 games against an opponent in the Southeastern conference.
Tennessee Volunteers Betting Trends
Tennessee are 11-4 SU in their last 15 games.
Volunteers are 15-1 SU in their last 16 games at home.
Tennessee are 7-1 SU in their last 8 games played in August.
Tennessee are 2-5 ATS in their last 7 games played in week 1.
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee’s last 6 games played on a Saturday.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Prediction
Given the great differences in team strengths and previous activities, wagering on Tennessee to cover the spread may seem obvious. However, due to the wide margin, there is a danger if the night owls can utilize their important players well. The conservative wagers probably would have leaned towards the total with some trends that suggested an OVER as a possibility due to Tennessee’s strong offence.
To summarize, even though Tennessee is the overwhelming favorite, it is perhaps safe to assume that the best online sportsbooks would have several prop bets on offer, with one of them being opportunities provided by key players such as Whatley and Sampson. As for the numbers, a very high-scoring game is on the cards, mainly for the Tennessee side, though.
Score Prediction: Tennessee 48, Chattanooga 10.
