Chattanooga Mocs vs UC Irvine Anteaters Prediction & Picks - National Invitation Tournament

USA - National Invitation Tournament

Chattanooga Mocs
4/3/25 21:00
UC Irvine Anteaters

Prediction:

 

Chattanooga +4.5

-110
$200 offered for betting!

New customers only | Commercial content | 21+ age limit | T&Cs apply

 by Travis Pulver | in Basketball Picks

The Final Four is not until this weekend, but it is already championship time—the NIT Championship, that is. Chattanooga (Mocs) and UC Irvine (Anteaters) will face off at the Hinkle Fieldhouse in Indianapolis, IN, on Thursday, April 3, for the NIT title. Fans can watch the game unfold on ESPN/ESPN+ when it gets underway at 9 p.m. EST.

Chattanooga had the best record in the Southern Conference during the regular season, but since they lost to Furman in the conference semis, they missed out on the National Championship Tournament and got an invite to the NIT instead. They nearly lost in the first round but managed to pull out a 109-103 win in 3OT vs. Middle Tennessee. They went on to beat Dayton by 15, Bradley by two, and Loyola Chicago by seven to earn a spot in the title game. As for UC Irvine, they had the second-best regular season record but lost in the Big West tournament final to the team with the best record, UC San Diego. In the NIT, they’ve had to battle almost the whole way. They beat Jacksonville State in the second round by five, needed OT to squeeze by UAB by four, and beat North Texas in the semis by two, 69-67.

Chattanooga Mocs vs UC Irvine Anteaters Form

Chattanooga Mocs and UC Irvine Anteaters Latest Matches

Chattanooga Mocs
Chattanooga Mocs Latest matches
W L W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 1, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Loyola Chicago Ramblers
73 :  80
Chattanooga Mocs

Mar 25, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Chattanooga Mocs
67 :  65
Bradley Braves

Mar 22, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Dayton
72 :  87
Chattanooga Mocs

Mar 18, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Chattanooga Mocs
109 :  103
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders

Mar 9, 2025 - NCAA Men

Furman Paladins
80 :  77
Chattanooga Mocs

Mar 8, 2025 - NCAA Men

Mercer Bears
61 :  76
Chattanooga Mocs
W W W L W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 1, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Loyola Chicago Ramblers
73 :  80
Chattanooga Mocs

Mar 22, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Dayton
72 :  87
Chattanooga Mocs

Mar 9, 2025 - NCAA Men

Furman Paladins
80 :  77
Chattanooga Mocs

Mar 8, 2025 - NCAA Men

Mercer Bears
61 :  76
Chattanooga Mocs

Feb 22, 2025 - NCAA Men

The Citadel Bulldogs
75 :  76
Chattanooga Mocs

Feb 19, 2025 - NCAA Men

Western Carolina Catamounts
86 :  91
Chattanooga Mocs
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Mar 25, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Chattanooga Mocs
67 :  65
Bradley Braves

Mar 18, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Chattanooga Mocs
109 :  103
Middle Tennessee State Blue Raiders

Mar 1, 2025 - NCAA Men

Chattanooga Mocs
91 :  70
VMI Keydets

Feb 27, 2025 - NCAA Men

Chattanooga Mocs
75 :  63
UNC Greensboro Bulldogs

Feb 12, 2025 - NCAA Men

Chattanooga Mocs
82 :  68
Samford Bulldogs

Feb 5, 2025 - NCAA Men

Chattanooga Mocs
79 :  70
Wofford Terriers
UC Irvine Anteaters
UC Irvine Anteaters Latest matches
W L W W W W
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Apr 1, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

North Texas Mean Green
67 :  69
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 26, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

UAB
77 :  81
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 23, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Jacksonville State Gamecocks
61 :  66
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 19, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Northern Colorado Bears
72 :  82
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 15, 2025 - NCAA Men

UC Irvine Anteaters
61 :  75
UC San Diego Tritons

Mar 14, 2025 - NCAA Men

Cal Poly Mustangs
78 :  96
UC Irvine Anteaters
W W W W W W
Victories

6/6 (100%)

Defeats

0/6 (0%)

Apr 1, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

North Texas Mean Green
67 :  69
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 26, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

UAB
77 :  81
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 23, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Jacksonville State Gamecocks
61 :  66
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 19, 2025 - National Invitation Tournament

Northern Colorado Bears
72 :  82
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 14, 2025 - NCAA Men

Cal Poly Mustangs
78 :  96
UC Irvine Anteaters

Mar 1, 2025 - NCAA Men

Long Beach State Beach
60 :  70
UC Irvine Anteaters
W W W W W L
Victories

5/6 (83%)

Defeats

1/6 (17%)

Mar 15, 2025 - NCAA Men

UC Irvine Anteaters
61 :  75
UC San Diego Tritons

Mar 8, 2025 - NCAA Men

UC Irvine Anteaters
97 :  88
UC Santa Barbara Gauchos

Mar 6, 2025 - NCAA Men

UC Irvine Anteaters
88 :  59
UC Davis Aggies

Feb 27, 2025 - NCAA Men

UC Irvine Anteaters
76 :  51
Cal State Fullerton Titans

Feb 22, 2025 - NCAA Men

UC Irvine Anteaters
73 :  64
Cal State Bakersfield Roadrunners

Feb 16, 2025 - NCAA Men

UC Irvine Anteaters
66 :  49
Hawaii Rainbow Warriors

Chattanooga Mocs - UC Irvine Anteaters Key Points

  1. The two teams have only played three times against each other; each hosted a game, and the other was on a neutral court; Chattanooga won all three.
  2. UC Irvine has been in the NIT nine times and has a record of 6-8. This year is the first time they’ve made it past the second round.
  3. This season is the fifth time Chattanooga has made it to the NIT and the first time getting past the quarter-final stage.
  4. Chattanooga has been an underdog in every NIT game.

Our Chattanooga Mocs vs UC Irvine Anteaters Prediction

Chattanooga has been on a heck of a Cinderella run, winning four in a row as underdogs to get to the NIT title game. But UC Irvine was among the favorites when the tournament got underway. Can we count on the Mocs to defy the odds one more time? I’m going to say yes, UC Irvine has the size to dominate the paint and the boards and probably will, but Chattanooga will simply counter by taking three-point shots. They’ve averaged 9.7 per game and hit over 36% of their shots.  But if they don’t win, they will not lose by much.

Our Chattanooga vs. UC Irvine Pick: Chattanooga +4.5

Prediction:

 

Chattanooga +4.5

-110
$200 offered for betting!

Grab an extra $200 for your Chattanooga Mocs vs UC Irvine Anteaters wager!

FD Bet $5, Get $200

Get ready to experience the thrill of the game with FanDuel's exciting welcome offer, available for use on the Chattanooga Mocs vs UC Irvine Anteaters matchup!

A minimum bet of $5 will qualify for $200 in bonus bets if your bet wins! This offer is a golden opportunity for new users. Don't miss out on this limited-time deal to enhance your sports betting experience with some extra oomph! Jump into the action today and let FanDuel take your sports engagement to the next level!

$200 available for Chattanooga Mocs vs UC Irvine Anteaters

All tips are fully researched and given in good faith, but profits cannot be guaranteed.

Chattanooga Mocs vs UC Irvine Anteaters Picks