VMI vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 27

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  • Western Carolina (10-7) is a -20.5 point favorite vs VMI (6-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • VMI / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPN+

The VMI Keydets (6-11) visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (10-7) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 5:00pm EST in Cullowhee, NC.

Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -20.5 (-110).

The VMI vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
VMI+20.5 -110O 150.5 -110+1500
Western Carolina -20.5 -110U 150.5 -110-5000

VMI vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 95.0% 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 51.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Over in 9 of their last 16 away games (+1.30 Units / 7% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.15 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+12.35 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.55 Units / 28% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.25 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.75 Units / 12% ROI)

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 6-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.05 Units / -32.44% ROI).

  • 1-14 when betting on the Moneyline for -10.15 Units / -67.67% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.15 Units / -32.8% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.59% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 10-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI).

  • 12-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.3 Units / 30.51% ROI
  • 6-11 when betting the Over for -6.2 Units / -32.98% ROI
  • 11-6 when betting the Under for +4.4 Units / 23.66% ROI

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has 319 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams

VMI has averaged 16.0 turnovers per game (319 turnovers/20 games) this season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

VMI has 13.8 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.5

VMI has 15.5 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.4

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 11.2 assists per game (224 assists/20 games) this season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.6

Western Carolina has a 28% free throw rate (340 free throw attempts/1,223 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 39th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Western Carolina has averaged 10.1 turnovers per game (548 turnovers/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Carolina has averaged 10.0 turnovers per game (200 turnovers/20 games) this season — tied for 14th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.9

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has averaged 26.4 defensive rebounds per game (528 rebounds/20 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.6

VMI has averaged 5.4 steals per game (280 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 28th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VMI has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,275 rebounds/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

VMI has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,467 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Carolina has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (580 rebounds/20 games) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Western Carolina has averaged 29.0 defensive rebounds per game (580 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.6

Western Carolina has averaged 4.2 steals per game (84 steals/20 games) this season — 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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