East Tennessee State vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 14

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  • East Tennessee State is a -6.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
  • East Tennessee State / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Jan. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Cullowhee, NC.

East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 147.5 total points.

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East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

East Tennessee State vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 63.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

East Tennessee State vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 53.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 14 away games (+3.20 Units / 20% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 8 of their last 14 away games (+2.25 Units / 14% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.70 Units / 5% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 16 of their last 30 games (+1.65 Units / 2% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 14 away games (+1.40 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 4 of their last 9 games at home (+2.50 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+0.50 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 9 games at home (+0.45 Units / 4% ROI)

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has a 8-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI).

  • 10-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.65 Units / -1.73% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.9 Units / -41.12% ROI).

  • 3-10 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.45 Units / -29.45% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has allowed 67.7 points per game (5,548 points/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 72.9

East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (382/955) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 44%

East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (137/452) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 35%

East Tennessee State has allowed 66.2 points per game (1,125 points/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 75.1

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8

East Tennessee State had 418 offensive rebounds last season — most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has a TS% of 52% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 48%

East Tennessee State is shooting 49% (490/990) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has allowed 67.7 points per game (5,548 points/82 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 72.9

East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (382/955) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 44%

East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 30% from three (137/452) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 35%

East Tennessee State has allowed 66.2 points per game (1,125 points/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 75.1

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8

East Tennessee State had 418 offensive rebounds last season — most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has a TS% of 52% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 48%

East Tennessee State is shooting 49% (490/990) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%


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