Chattanooga vs VMI Basketball Odds

The Mocs will play the Keydets on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 1:03 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.

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Key Matchup Stats

Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Chattanooga and VMI are set to hit the hardwood on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.

  • SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Chattanooga currently has a 97.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for VMI is 96.67.
  • Away Chattanooga - Chattanooga starts this game with a 2-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
  • Home VMI - VMI meets Chattanooga boasting a 4-2 record as a home team. They currently rank 4th in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
  • Conference Win Percentage - Chattanooga currently ranks 2nd (0.000) in the Southern Conference, with VMI now standing 2nd (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southern Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
  • Overall Win Percentage - Chattanooga has a 0.429 overall win percentage, with VMI matching up with a 0.357 overall win percentage.
  • Team Records - Chattanooga currently possesses 6-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, VMI has tallied a 5-9 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.

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Hocus pocus, Chattanooga faces VMI in a clash of conference rivals.

Both teams with losing records, battling for crucial conference tournament seeds.

Chattanooga seeks redemption after a tough loss, while VMI aims to end their losing streak. The outcome of this game could greatly impact their season. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. It's sure to be a magical matchup on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026.

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Best Point Spread Betting Odds
Underdog

VMI
Favorite

Chattanooga
Chattanooga has a -5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. They are the point spread favorite in this matchup. VMI has a +5.5 -110 point spread at BetMGM OH. VMI is the point spread underdog. Review how to bet on a point spread with our text and video tutorials.

Best Total Betting Odds
OverUnder
BetMGM has the best over line of 149.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. BetMGM has the best under line of 149.5 points. Risk $110 to win $100. Our tutorial explains more about total bets.

Best Moneyline Betting Odds
Underdog

VMI
Favorite

Chattanooga
Chattanooga is the -235 moneyline favorite. Risk $235 to win $100 on Chattanooga at BetMGM. VMI is the +190 underdog at BetMGM. Risk $100 to win $190 on VMI. Learn more about how to bet on money lines.

Matchup Odds FAQs

What is the point spread for the Chattanooga vs VMI College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Chattanooga is a -5.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while VMI is a +5.5 -110 point spread underdog at BetMGM.

What is the over-under total line for the Chattanooga vs VMI College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.

What is the moneyline for the Chattanooga vs VMI College Basketball game on Saturday, January 3rd, 2026?

Chattanooga is a -235 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and VMI is a +190 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.

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College Basketball Odds and Outcomes Explained

Game
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Chattanooga
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1/03/26 1:03pm EST
-5.5 -110+5.5 -110
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Underdog VMI - VMI bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A +5.5 VMI underdog bet wins if they lose by 5 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 6 or more.

Favorite Chattanooga - Chattanooga bettors risk $100 to win $90.91 at -110 odds.

A -5.5 Chattanooga favorite bet wins if they win by 6 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 5 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.

Chattanooga at VMI Prop Bets

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Chattanooga
VMI
First to 5 Points
1/03/26 1:03pm EST
-140+100Bet
Chattanooga
VMI
First to 10 Points
1/03/26 1:03pm EST
-145+105Bet
Chattanooga
VMI
First to 15 Points
1/03/26 1:03pm EST
-160+115Bet
Chattanooga
VMI
Game to Overtime
1/03/26 1:03pm EST
Yes +825No -3000Bet

Team Standings

2025-2026 College Basketball Regular Season Standings - Chattanooga, VMI
Team W-L Win% Home Away Conf CGB Conf% Strk
Chattanooga9-130.4095-54-73-6+40.333L3
VMI6-160.2735-51-91-8+60.111L7

Chattanooga & VMI Futures Odds

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Chattanooga Championship Odds

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VMI Championship Odds

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Chattanooga & VMI Team Pages

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How to Bet on the Game

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How to Bet on the Chattanooga vs VMI College Basketball Game

  1. Open a new sports betting account before game time.

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  3. Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Chattanooga vs VMI Game.

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  4. Choose your bet and place a wager.

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