East Tennessee State vs Citadel Picks and Prediction – 2/29/2024

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In a Southern Conference showdown, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers take on The Citadel Bulldogs, each looking to climb the standings. ETSU, with a record of 14-15 (6-10 Southern), aims to harness recent mixed results for a crucial win. On the other hand, The Citadel, holding an 11-18 (3-13 Southern) record, seeks to use home court advantage and recent victory to upset the odds. This matchup promises to be a closely contested battle, highlighting the unpredictability and competitiveness of the conference. Slam dunk your bets with our College Basketball picks.

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers have shown resilience this season, despite struggles with shooting efficiency. Averaging 70.0 points per game but ranking low in FG% (40.0%) and 3PT% (29.8%), ETSU's offensive output has not matched potential. However, they boast a robust rebounding game, pulling down 35.3 rebounds per game, led by Jadyn Parker's 6.8 boards and 2.3 blocks per game. 

Ebby Asamoah, leading the team with 15.1 points per game, along with Quimari Peterson's playmaking, are pivotal for ETSU's success. Defensively, they've been solid, allowing 69.6 points per game, indicating the capability to contest tightly against conference rivals.

The Citadel Bulldogs come into this matchup with a slight underdog status but carry momentum from a recent win against Chattanooga. The Bulldogs have displayed offensive competence, averaging 70.4 points on a 45.9% shooting from the field, significantly better than ETSU's shooting percentage. 

AJ Smith, the team's top scorer with 16.4 points per game, alongside Quentin Millora-Brown's impressive 9.3 rebounds and 1.4 blocks per game, highlight The Citadel's balanced attack and stout defense. However, defensive stats, allowing 70.1 points per game on a 45.1% FG%, show areas where the Buccaneers could exploit, especially in the rebounding department.