The Citadel vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 7

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  • Western Carolina (11-9) is a -11.5 point favorite vs The Citadel (10-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 139.5 points
  • The Citadel / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+

The The Citadel Bulldogs (10-9) visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (11-9) on Feb. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cullowhee, NC.

Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The The Citadel vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 139.5 total points.

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The Citadel vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
The Citadel+11.5 -110O 139.5 -110+525
Western Carolina -11.5 -110U 139.5 -110-750

The Citadel vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 87.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

The Citadel vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Carolina will cover the spread with 51.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • The Citadel has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 27 games (+7.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 17 away games (+4.30 Units / 22% ROI)
  • The Citadel has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 17 away games (+1.00 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+9.15 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+8.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.40 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+7.35 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.65 Units / 5% ROI)

The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

The Citadel has a 10-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.1 Units / 0.45% ROI).

  • 6-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -8.45 Units / -31.18% ROI
  • 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.15 Units / -18.82% ROI
  • 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.02% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 11-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.05 Units / 4.76% ROI).

  • 13-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.1 Units / 10.95% ROI
  • 9-11 when betting the Over for -3.2 Units / -14.45% ROI
  • 11-9 when betting the Under for +1.15 Units / 5.26% ROI

The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has averaged 11.4 assists per game (626 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

The Citadel has averaged 10.2 offensive rebounds per game (235 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.0

The Citadel has 18.0 free throw attempts per game this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 17.9

The Citadel has averaged 8.0 offensive rebounds per game (442 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 36th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 9.6

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 9.6 turnovers per game (211 turnovers/22 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.9

Western Carolina has averaged 10.0 turnovers per game (559 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Carolina has averaged 11.1 assists per game (244 assists/22 games) this season — tied for 31st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Western Carolina is shooting 55% from inside the arc (350/635) this season — tied for 38th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has averaged 5.4 steals per game (296 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

The Citadel has averaged 5.2 steals per game (120 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

The Citadel has allowed an average of 1.17 points per shot (1,608 points/1,376 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

The Citadel has allowed 8.1 made three-pointers per game this season — 5th highest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 7.7

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 26.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,496 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.6

Western Carolina has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (609 rebounds/22 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Western Carolina has averaged 5.0 steals per game (279 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Western Carolina has averaged 27.7 defensive rebounds per game (609 rebounds/22 games) this season — tied for 25th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.7


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