- Western Carolina (9-5) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Samford (10-5)
- Total (Over/Under): 157.5 points
- Samford / Western Carolina TV channel: CBSSN
The Samford Bulldogs (10-5) visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (9-5) on Jan. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Cullowhee, NC.
Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (-115).
The Samford vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 157.5 total points.
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Samford vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Samford | +1.5 -105 | O 157.5 -110 | +110 |
| Western Carolina | -1.5 -115 | U 157.5 -110 | -135 |
Samford vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 54.6% 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 Samford will cover the spread with 52.8% confidence for today’s game.
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Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.10 Units / 12% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.65 Units / 10% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.65 Units / 15% ROI)
- Samford have covered the 1H Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.30 Units / 10% ROI)
- Samford have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.80 Units / 9% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+12.90 Units / 28% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.50 Units / 28% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.45 Units / 22% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+6.60 Units / 16% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.85 Units / 18% ROI)
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 10-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.5 Units / -100% ROI).
- 11-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +10 Units / -100% ROI
- 8-7 when betting the Over for +0.25 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 7-8 when betting the Under for -1.8 Units / -100% ROI
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 9-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.45 Units / -100% ROI).
- 12-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +11.85 Units / -100% ROI
- 5-9 when betting the Over for -4.9 Units / 86.96% ROI
- 9-5 when betting the Under for +3.5 Units / -100% ROI
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has averaged 91.5 points per game (1,555 points/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 76.9
Samford is shooting 50% (557/1,117) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%
Samford has averaged 20.1 assists per game (342 assists/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 14.2
Samford has an eFG% of 58% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 53%
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina is shooting 47% (483/1,028) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%
Western Carolina has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (522 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Western Carolina has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (522 turnovers/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Western Carolina has averaged 10.2 turnovers per game (174 turnovers/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 12.2
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has 193 steals this season — most among Southern Teams
Samford has averaged 9.2 steals per game (453 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Samford has 453 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams
Samford has averaged 11.4 steals per game (193 steals/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 29.4 defensive rebounds per game (499 rebounds/17 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 26.0
Western Carolina has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,386 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Western Carolina has allowed an average of 1.07 points per shot (1,113 points/1,037 shots) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.20
Western Carolina has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,386 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 19th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.4
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