Penn State Nittany Lions defeat Chattanooga Mocs 97-93: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks

Thu, Nov 5, 2026 · NCAAB · Chattanooga Mocs 93, Penn State Nittany Lions 97

The Penn State Nittany Lions beat the Chattanooga Mocs 97-93 on Thursday, November 5, 2026, at Bryce Jordan Center. The Chattanooga Mocs covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 159.5, with 190 points combined. AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

Chattanooga Mocs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions final score and game recap

The Penn State Nittany Lions led 54-31 at halftime. The Chattanooga Mocs outscored the Penn State Nittany Lions 62-43 in the second half.

The leading performers, from the box score:

Who covered the spread in Chattanooga Mocs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions?

The Chattanooga Mocs covered the spread as 12.5-point underdogs, losing by 4 points.

The spread opened at Penn State Nittany Lions -15.5 and closed at Penn State Nittany Lions -12.5. AiQ's pick was the Chattanooga Mocs +12.5: a win.

Did Chattanooga Mocs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions go over or under the total?

The game went over: 190 points combined against a closing total of 159.5, over by 30.5. 85 of the 190 points came in the first half.

The total opened at 156.5 and closed at 159.5. AiQ's pick was the under 159.5: a loss.

How did AiQ's Chattanooga Mocs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions predictions do?

AiQ went 2-1 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.

AiQ was right on the moneyline and the spread and wrong on the total.

Chattanooga Mocs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions game prop results: team totals and first half

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Chattanooga Mocs vs. Penn State Nittany Lions odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Chattanooga Mocs at +600 and the Penn State Nittany Lions at -1000. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Penn State Nittany Lions a 86% favorite. The Penn State Nittany Lions won as the favorite at -1000: $10 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Penn State Nittany Lions, the best price before the game was -835 at BetRivers: priced near fair (+0.1% value).

The spread moved toward the Chattanooga Mocs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 156.5 to 159.5, and the game went over.

This result left the Chattanooga Mocs 0-2 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over. That made it two straight losses for the Chattanooga Mocs.

This result left the Penn State Nittany Lions 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the Penn State Nittany Lions.

What's next for Chattanooga Mocs and Penn State Nittany Lions?

Next for the Chattanooga Mocs: the Covenant Fighting Scots at home on Monday, November 9, 2026. Next for the Penn State Nittany Lions: at the Pittsburgh Panthers on Sunday, November 8, 2026.