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On Thursday 5 November 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions play Chattanooga Mocs in college basketball. Our model likes 4 bets here. The one it likes most is Chattanooga Mocs +12.5 on the Line, priced at -110 when we wrote this. Here is the thinking behind each pick, in plain English.

Chattanooga Mocs +12.5 on the Line (-110)

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On Thursday 5 November 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions host Chattanooga Mocs in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Chattanooga Mocs 12.5 Point Spread. On this line Chattanooga Mocs start with 12.5 points in hand, so they can lose by less than that and this still wins. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. The number next to the team is the handicap, and that team's score is adjusted by it before the bet is settled. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Under 159.5 Total Points (-109)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Thursday 5 November 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions host Chattanooga Mocs in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Under 159.5 Total Points. This wins if the two sides score fewer than 159.5 points between them. It was priced at -109 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.20 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -109 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.20 if it lands. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Josh Reed Over 18.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists (-110)

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On Thursday 5 November 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions host Chattanooga Mocs in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Josh Reed Over 18.5 Points, Rebounds and Assists Combined. This wins if Josh Reed finishes with more than 18.5 points, rebounds and assists combined. This is one of the bookmaker's alternate lines, not the main one, so the price is different. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. Our model leans this way, without being sure. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -110 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $19.10 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model leans this way without loving it. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

Ivan Juric Over 0.5 Assists (-164)

Odds correct at time of publishing

On Thursday 5 November 2026, Penn State Nittany Lions host Chattanooga Mocs in college basketball. The bet we are looking at is Ivan Juric Over 0.5 Assists. This wins if Ivan Juric finishes with more than 0.5 assists. This is one of the bookmaker's alternate lines, not the main one, so the price is different. It was priced at -164 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.10 if it lands. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move. It was priced at -164 when we wrote this, so a $10 bet returns $16.10 if it lands. This is an alternate line, so it is not the main number on the board and the price moves with it. The bookmakers have this as a slight favourite. Our model likes this one a lot. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back it. And if this one does not feel right to you, skipping it is a perfectly good move.

That is how our model reads Penn State Nittany Lions v Chattanooga Mocs. Prices move, so check the price at your bookmaker before you back anything. And if a game does not feel right to you, the strongest move is to skip it -- there is another one tomorrow.

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