Western Carolina Catamounts (WCU)

Basketball NCAAB Sun 23 Feb 03:00

Samford Bulldogs

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Western Carolina and Samford are unlikely to reach the 157 points line in our opinion. Therefore, chance an Under wager at 1.91 and hope the teams don’t reach that number.

8 Samford Victories in Previous 10 H2H Matchups

Western Carolina Catamounts were beaten in their previous game and this was on the road. Chattanooga Mocs claimed a 91-86 win.

Samford Bulldogs were defeated last time out. They were beaten at home to Furman Paladins by a 80-72 scoreline.

Samford had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 88-69 win over Western Carolina. Samford have triumphed in their previous eight matchups against Western Carolina. On the head-to-head front, it has been 8 wins out of 10.

NCAAB Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Samford 22-10 2667 2406 261 13-4 9-6 2L
Western Carolina 8-22 2090 2371 -281 7-7 1-15 5L
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Expert College Basketball Analysis

We take note of any injuries affecting each team before going ahead with our college basketball picks. The form guide and stats also help the betting experts at jetwinbet.com crunch the numbers ahead of the action.

Key Western Carolina vs Samford stats:

  • The 157 line hasn’t been covered in 16 of the last 20 WCU games on the road.
  • The 157 line hasn’t been covered in 7 of the last 10 WCU games.
  • The 157 line hasn’t been covered in 9 of the last 10 Samford games.
  • The 157 line hasn’t been covered in 4 of the last 5 Samford games.
  • The 157 line hasn’t been covered in the last 4 Samford games.

Western Carolina vs Samford Prediction

Totals wagering for this college contest provides lots of value at 1.91. The line is set at 157 and we’d be surprised if the combined points total exceeds that amount.

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Under 157 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 52.4% chance of landing a return. However, we have this number closer to 60% based on our in-depth research. The bet can be recommended for this precise reason.

Our Pick

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Western Carolina vs Samford Bet Builder Tips

Totals Under 157
Spread Samford -16.5
Result & BTTS 80 Samford / No

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Carolina Western Carolina logo 65 - 85 Samford logo Samford

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Western Carolina vs Samford Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Books Make Samford Big Favorites

Samford are massive 1.03 favorites. They are regarded as 97% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. At 12.20, Western Carolina are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

There is a spread of 15.5 and total points has a line of 158.5. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. Those expecting a low total can back Under 158.5 at 1.91.

If you’re keen on Samford reaching 20 points before their opponents, the favorites are 1.22 to oblige. Conversely, Western Carolina can be backed at 3.90 to make this total first.

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Team Stats

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Moneyline

  • 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

  • 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
  • 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

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NCAAB Table Select Season

Southern Overall PF PA N. Pts Home Away Strk
Furman 25-9 2638 2368 270 13-4 12-5 1L
Chattanooga 24-9 2602 2375 227 14-4 10-5 1L
Samford 22-10 2667 2406 261 13-4 9-6 2L
UNC Greensboro 20-12 2332 2092 240 11-4 9-8 1L
E. Tennessee St. 19-13 2301 2128 173 13-4 6-9 1L
Wofford 19-15 2561 2374 187 8-6 11-9 3W
VMI 15-19 2492 2487 5 8-7 7-12 1L
Mercer 14-19 2511 2485 26 9-7 5-12 1L
Western Carolina 8-22 2090 2371 -281 7-7 1-15 5L
Citadel 5-25 1997 2251 -254 5-12 0-13 22L
  • Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
  • PF = Total Points For
  • PA = Total Points Against
  • N. Pts = Point Differential
  • Home = Home Record
  • Away = Away Record
  • Strk = Current Streak