- Samford (14-9) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina (12-10)
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Western Carolina / Samford TV channel: ESPNU
The Western Carolina Catamounts (12-10) visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs (14-9) on Feb. 14. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Homewood, AL.
Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-110).
The Western Carolina vs. Samford Over/Under is 156.5 total points.
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Western Carolina vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Carolina | +7.5 -110 | O 156.5 -110 | +250 |
| Samford | -7.5 -110 | U 156.5 -110 | -300 |
Western Carolina vs Samford Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 73.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Carolina vs Samford Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Carolina will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+12.30 Units / 21% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+10.35 Units / 13% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+9.65 Units / 29% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.45 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 15 away games (+4.20 Units / 24% ROI)
Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games (+16.85 Units / 12% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.60 Units / 12% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.80 Units / 65% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.75 Units / 63% ROI)
- Samford have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 12-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.95 Units / 3.92% ROI).
- 15-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.1 Units / 12.39% ROI
- 9-13 when betting the Over for -5.35 Units / -22.02% ROI
- 13-9 when betting the Under for +3.15 Units / 13.07% ROI
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 14-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.1 Units / 16.21% ROI).
- 18-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +16.15 Units / 13.45% ROI
- 10-13 when betting the Over for -4.35 Units / -17.16% ROI
- 13-10 when betting the Under for +2 Units / 7.92% ROI
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (575 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Western Carolina has averaged 11.2 assists per game (268 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Western Carolina has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Western Carolina has averaged 11.9 assists per game (692 assists/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has averaged 18.7 assists per game (449 assists/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Samford has a 37% free throw rate (1,247 free throw attempts/3,361 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%
Samford is shooting 41% from three (251/613) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Samford is shooting 41% from three (251/613) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 35%
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,558 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Western Carolina has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (671 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3
Western Carolina has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 7.7
Western Carolina has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,558 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has averaged 9.5 steals per game (531 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
Samford has 271 steals this season — most among Southern Teams
Samford has averaged 11.3 steals per game (271 steals/24 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Samford has averaged 11.3 steals per game (271 steals/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6
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