VMI vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • VMI is a -2.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
  • Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
  • VMI / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+

The VMI Keydets visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Cullowhee, NC, USA.

VMI is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The VMI vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 146.5 total points.

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VMI vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VMI-2.5 -110O 146.5 -110-145
Western Carolina +2.5 -110U 146.5 -110+118

VMI vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VMI will win this college basketball game with 79.9% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

VMI vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VMI will cover the spread with 65.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VMI have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+7.00 Units / 23% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 17 away games (+6.30 Units / 32% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.85 Units / 9% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.24 Units / 7% ROI)
  • VMI have covered the 1H Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.16 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.40 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.35 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.50 Units / 11% ROI)

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 14-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+9.6 Units / 48.24% ROI).

  • 6-12 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.75 Units / 25.96% ROI
  • 7-11 when betting the Over for -5.15 Units / -25.88% ROI
  • 11-7 when betting the Under for +3.35 Units / 17.01% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.1 Units / -32.62% ROI).

  • 3-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.95 Units / -61.96% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.15 Units / 0.8% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.19% ROI

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (480 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

VMI averaged 1.14 points per shot (2,127 points/1,860 shots) last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VMI has 20.1 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.0

VMI averaged 10.7 assists per game (333 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina is shooting 29% from three (173/602) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Western Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 0.8 (225 assists/ 298 TOs) this season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Western Carolina had an eFG% of 52% last season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 52%

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (788 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VMI averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

VMI has averaged 8.4 steals per game (184 steals/22 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.3

VMI has averaged 8.4 steals per game (184 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.0

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 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,380 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.5

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

Western Carolina has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (523 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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