East Tennessee State vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 4

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  • East Tennessee State (12-19) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina (17-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 140.5 points
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The East Tennessee State Buccaneers (12-19) visit Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (17-14) on Mar. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 2:30pm EST in Asheville.

East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-105).

The East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 140.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
East Tennessee State-2.5 -105O 140.5 -110-135
Western Carolina +2.5 -115U 140.5 -110+110

East Tennessee State vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this game with 55.2% confidence.

East Tennessee State vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both East Tennessee State and Western Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • East Tennessee State have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 25 away games (+10.35 Units / 38% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 26 of their last 50 games (+6.50 Units / 9% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 10 away games (+5.80 Units / 53% ROI)
  • East Tennessee State has hit the Team Total Under in 3 of their last 4 away games (+1.90 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games at home (+14.00 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 18 games (+7.50 Units / 38% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in their last 4 games (+4.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 49% ROI)

East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

East Tennessee State has gone 13-16 against the spread this college basketball season (-4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI).

  • 10-19 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.65 Units / -21.07% ROI
  • 12-16 when betting the Over for -5.6 Units / -17.55% ROI
  • 16-12 when betting the Under for +2.8 Units / 8.78% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has gone 14-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.4 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 14-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.05 Units / 12.07% ROI
  • 13-15 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -11.36% ROI
  • 15-13 when betting the Under for +0.7 Units / 2.27% ROI

East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has made 6.2 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

East Tennessee State is shooting 46% (631/1,382) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%

East Tennessee State has averaged 9.8 offensive rebounds per game (235 rebounds/24 games) this season — tied for best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 8.9

East Tennessee State has 14.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has made 8.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Western Carolina has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Carolina has 20.4 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1

Western Carolina has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/24 games) this season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.5

East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:

East Tennessee State has averaged 6.5 steals per game (156 steals/24 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2

East Tennessee State has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (1,304 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4

East Tennessee State has 156 steals this season — 4th most among Southern Teams

East Tennessee State has 372 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th fewest among Southern Teams

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (606 rebounds/24 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (298 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Western Carolina has 142 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Southern Teams

Western Carolina has averaged 5.9 steals per game (142 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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