The Buccaneers will try to cover the spread at ETSU/MSHA Athletic Center on Thursday when they get a visit from the Stetson Hatters in college basketball action.

The Buccaneers sit at 14-13 (0-0 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Hatters are currently 9-18 (2-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? East Tennessee State is 0-0 OU, and Stetson is 1-1 OU.



View Stetson vs East Tennessee State Odds and Stats.

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Buccaneers - Hatters odds would favor the Buccaneers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. East Tennessee State is rated No. 205 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Stetson is at No. 207. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 73-65 win for the Buccaneers.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature East Tennessee State's No. 187-rated squad against Stetson's No. 74-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, East Tennessee State rates No. 331 in the country with 4.1 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 38 nationally with 8 per match.

Comparing how these foes stack up statistically, Stetson owns the country's No. 331-rated mark, allowing 79.7 points per game on the highway. East Tennessee State, on the other hand, rates No. 118 in scoring at home.

Last time out for Stetson, they were an 86-80 Sportsbook as they battled Florida Gulf Coast on the road. The Hatters got 23 points from Adam Pegg as Stetson ran past Florida Gulf Coast 86-80 on Friday at Alico Arena.

East Tennessee State won its last outing, a 66-57 result against Lipscomb on February 20. East Tennessee State earned a 66-57 victory over Lipscomb on Monday, getting 19 points from Isiah Brown at Allen Arena.

Next up:
Stetson at USC Upstate, Saturday, February 25
East Tennessee State home to Florida Gulf Coast, Saturday, February 25