Chattanooga Mocs (8-5 Last Season) vs. Tennessee Volunteers (9-4 Last Season)
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Tennessee Volunteers August 31 2024 – The college football season has commenced, and on the first day, the Chattanooga Mocs come up against sharp opposition: the Tennessee Volunteers, on Saturday. It must be noted that each team has performed well during the last season, with the Mocs recording 8 wins and 5 losses while the Volunteers had 9 wins and 4 misses. This opening week match, which is part of daily NCAAF previews, will be played at the historical Neyland Stadium, where some of these games open the season with great tactical awareness and individual brilliance.
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Tennessee Volunteers August 31 2024 Game Info
| When: | Saturday, August 31, 2024 at 12:45 PM ET |
| Where: | Neyland Stadium |
| TV: | SECN |
| Stream: | Sofascore |
Chattanooga Mocs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
| Chattanooga | +8000 | +38.5 (-110) | 57 over (-110) |
| Tennessee | -100000 | -38.5 (-110) | 57 under (-110) |
This game presents a stark contrast in betting odds, with Tennessee heavily favored. The Volunteers’ -38.5 spread indicates expectations for a dominant performance, while the Mocs’ +38.5 offers a considerable buffer, albeit against daunting odds.
Chase Artopoeus QB vs. Nico Iamaleava QB
Chase Artopoeus is the quarterback of Chattanooga and is coming off a solid season with passing yards at 2672 and a completion rate of 62.8 percent. In particular, his ability to throw the ball deep has been impressive as shown in the picture, with the longest completed pass reaching 70 yards. Nevertheless, weaknesses like the 16 total sacks and seven interceptions last season could pose problems against the formidable Tennessee defense.
On the other hand, Nico Iamaleava of Tennessee does not have the same experience as the others but impressed in his few last year, where he had 314 passing yards and a completion rate of 62.2. His game involves a strong level of focus with no scope for throwing away the ball frequently as there were no interceptions with a broad touchdown to attempt range.
When these two quarterbacks meet in action, Iamaleava’s developing style of play as well as the home court advantage, should prove important in games, despite Artopoeus’s ability to provide initial resistance through experience. It is quite possible that this game may depend on the concentration of both quarterbacks to cope with stress in order to take advantage of defensive structures.
Mocs’ Ground and Air Assault
Chattanooga’s offensive strategy leans heavily on its quarterback, but running back Reggie Davis and wide receiver Javin Whatley also play crucial roles. Davis, with an average of five yards per carry, and Whatley, with his impressive 977 receiving yards last season, will need to find gaps in Tennessee’s defense to keep the Mocs competitive. Their ability to execute under pressure will be critical in setting the tempo for Chattanooga.
Volunteers’ Balanced Offensive Playbook
Tennessee counters with a balanced attack featuring running back Dylan Sampson and receiver Squirrel White. Sampson’s 604 rushing yards last season and an average of 5.7 yards per attempt highlight his efficiency. Meanwhile, White’s ability to pull down significant catches, including a longest reception of 83 yards, will test the Mocs’ secondary. Their performance will be key in exploiting Chattanooga’s defensive weaknesses.
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 Previews
Moving from the available details and betting statistics, it can be said that Tennessee will hold up well in the first game at home. At the same time, there is a note of caution regarding the huge spread; although victory for the Volunteers does not look out of reach, Tennessee may be in fate’s favor.
Monetarily, Tennessee is likely a safe option for a straight win, but the Mocs will probably be the right bet when it comes to the spread. There are also markets herein that one may place over/under bets, and looking at the history of both teams, there is quite a likelihood of a high-scoring game, which would make the over-bet favorable. Also, check on the popular betting websites for prop betting concerning players betting market, which plays on the young stars of Tennessee.
Score Prediction: Tennessee 48, Chattanooga 14.
