- Western Carolina is a -1.5 point favorite vs Samford
- Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
- Samford / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+
The Samford Bulldogs visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00 pm in Cullowhee, NC.
Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-110).
The Samford vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 154.5 total points.
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Samford vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Samford vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 62.3% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Samford vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Carolina will cover the spread with 55.7% confidence for today’s game.
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Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 19 away games (+6.15 Units / 28% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.15 Units / 14% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.65 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+6.80 Units / 31% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 11 of their last 28 games (+4.95 Units / 14% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.35 Units / 11% ROI)
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 9-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.05 Units / -13.86% ROI).
- 8-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.75 Units / -14.09% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Over for +2.2 Units / 10% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Under for -4.1 Units / -18.64% ROI
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 7-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.1 Units / -25.69% ROI).
- 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.05 Units / -3.46% ROI
- 10-8 when betting the Over for +1.2 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 8-10 when betting the Under for -3 Units / -15.15% ROI
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.9 (313 assists/ 168 TOs) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Samford has 21.2 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.7
Samford has averaged 83.0 points per game (7,300 points/88 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.5
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Carolina has averaged 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (255 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.1
Western Carolina had a TS% of 49% last season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 48%
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4
Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Samford stole the ball 341 times last season — most among Southern Teams
Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (857 rebounds/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Western Carolina allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,121 points/1,859 shots) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Western Carolina has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,146 rebounds/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Western Carolina allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,121 points/1,859 shots) last season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23
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