Chattanooga vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Western Carolina (11-7) is a -4.5 point favorite vs Chattanooga (10-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • Chattanooga / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+

The Chattanooga Mocs (10-9) visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (11-7) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cullowhee, NC.

Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Chattanooga vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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Chattanooga vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Chattanooga+4.5 -110O 146.5 -110+165
Western Carolina -4.5 -110U 146.5 -110-200

Chattanooga vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 66.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Chattanooga vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Chattanooga will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Chattanooga has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.20 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the Game Total Over in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.40 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 30 games (+2.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+12.35 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.75 Units / 12% ROI)

Chattanooga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chattanooga has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.15 Units / 0.72% ROI).

  • 12-6 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.85 Units / 4.7% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 11-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.25 Units / 16.37% ROI).

  • 13-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.3 Units / 17.71% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.2 Units / -26.13% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.3 Units / 16.75% ROI

Chattanooga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Chattanooga has made 11.0 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Chattanooga is shooting 64% from inside the arc (311/483) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Chattanooga is shooting 60% from inside the arc (645/1,083) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Chattanooga is shooting 64% from inside the arc (311/483) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 54%

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (548 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Carolina has a 28% free throw rate (340 free throw attempts/1,223 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 37th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Carolina has 18.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 17.9

Western Carolina has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (548 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Chattanooga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Chattanooga has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,471 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 37th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Chattanooga has averaged 26.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,471 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Chattanooga has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (572 rebounds/21 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.6

Chattanooga has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (572 rebounds/21 games) this season — 35th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (580 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.6

Western Carolina has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,467 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Carolina has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (580 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Western Carolina has averaged 4.9 steals per game (267 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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