- Samford is a -12.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 160.5 points
- Samford / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+
The Samford Bulldogs visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Jan. 4. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Cullowhee, NC.
Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-105).
The Samford vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 160.5 total points.
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Samford vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Samford | -12.5 -105 | O 160.5 -110 | -900 |
| Western Carolina | +12.5 -115 | U 160.5 -110 | +575 |
Samford vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 60.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+15.25 Units / 12% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+12.35 Units / 6% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.80 Units / 7% ROI)
- Samford have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 33 games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.40 Units / 16% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 14 of their last 27 games (+0.85 Units / 3% ROI)
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 9-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units / 5.45% ROI
- 7-5 when betting the Over for +1.5 Units / 11.36% ROI
- 5-7 when betting the Under for -2.7 Units / -20.45% ROI
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -36.36% ROI).
- 1-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -9.6 Units / -74.71% ROI
- 5-4 when betting the Over for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI
- 4-5 when betting the Under for -1.5 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 averaged 87.1 points per game (4,180 points/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.7
Samford has made 12.1 three-pointers per game this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Samford has averaged 87.1 points per game (4,180 points/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.9
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has 206 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams
Western Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.7 (151 assists/ 206 TOs) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2
Western Carolina shot 36% from three (247/686) last season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 35%
Western Carolina had an eFG% of 52% last season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 52%
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has 492 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Southern Teams
Samford has averaged 10.8 steals per game (151 steals/14 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Samford has averaged 10.2 steals per game (492 steals/48 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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 has averaged 27.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,183 rebounds/43 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Western Carolina averaged 4.3 steals per game (134 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
Western Carolina averaged 27.6 defensive rebounds per game (857 rebounds/31 games) last season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5
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