- East Tennessee State is a -10.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 147.5 points
- Western Carolina / East Tennessee State TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Carolina Catamounts visit Freedom Hall Civic Center to take on the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on Jan. 29. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00 pm in Johnson City, TN.
East Tennessee State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -10.5 (-118).
The Western Carolina vs. East Tennessee State Over/Under is 147.5 total points.
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Western Carolina vs. East Tennessee State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Carolina | +10.5 -102 | O 147.5 -115 | +500 |
| East Tennessee State | -10.5 -118 | U 147.5 -105 | -700 |
Western Carolina vs East Tennessee State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts East Tennessee State will win this college basketball game with 77.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Carolina vs East Tennessee State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts East Tennessee State will cover the spread with 63.3% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.50 Units / 20% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 17 away games (+3.00 Units / 16% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.00 Units / 10% ROI)
East Tennessee State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- East Tennessee State has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+6.15 Units / 6% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+4.50 Units / 27% ROI)
- East Tennessee State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 10 of their last 15 games at home (+3.65 Units / 6% ROI)
- East Tennessee State have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 games at home (+3.50 Units / 21% 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 / -32.53% ROI).
- 5-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.15 Units / -17.55% ROI
- 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
- 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI
East Tennessee State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
East Tennessee State has a 9-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI).
- 13-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -1.7 Units / -1.4% ROI
- 8-11 when betting the Over for -4.1 Units / -19.62% ROI
- 11-8 when betting the Under for +2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 1.20 points per shot (1,476 points/1,229 shots) this season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.29
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 averaged 12.8 offensive rebounds per game (244 rebounds/19 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Western Carolina averaged 28% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (535 free throw attempts/1,891 field goal attempts) last season — tied for 32nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%
East Tennessee State Offensive Stats & Trends:
East Tennessee State had 418 offensive rebounds last season — most among Southern Teams
East Tennessee State averaged 12.7 offensive rebounds per game (418 rebounds/33 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.8
East Tennessee State shot 41% (821/2,015) last season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
East Tennessee State has a TS% of 51% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 48%
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (2,123 rebounds/80 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
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 allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (2,121 points/1,859 shots) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.22
Western Carolina allowed opponents to shoot 41% (759/1,859) last season — tied for 15th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%
East Tennessee State Defensive Stats & Trends:
East Tennessee State has allowed 66.3 points per game (1,393 points/21 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 75.2
East Tennessee State has allowed opponents to shoot 41% (476/1,172) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 44%
East Tennessee State has allowed 67.6 points per game (5,816 points/86 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 73.0
East Tennessee State has allowed 66.4 points per game (3,521 points/53 games) since the start of the 2024-25 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 73.4
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