- Samford is a -17.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
- Western Carolina / Samford TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Carolina Catamounts visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs on Feb. 22. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Birmingham, AL, AL, USA.
Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -17.5 (-105).
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 | +17.5 -115 | O 156.5 -105 | +950 |
| Samford | -17.5 -105 | U 156.5 -115 | -2000 |
Western Carolina vs Samford Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 80.0% 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 Samford will cover the spread with 62.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Carolina Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+7.05 Units / 24% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 5 of their last 15 away games (+2.55 Units / 12% ROI)
- Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.40 Units / 15% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+0.88 Units / 3% ROI)
Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+8.05 Units / 10% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 18 games at home (+7.10 Units / 5% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.70 Units / 16% ROI)
- Samford have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.35 Units / 17% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 11 of their last 18 games at home (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 10-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-4.3 Units / -17% ROI).
- 5-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.55 Units / -40.53% ROI
- 15-8 when betting the Over for +6.15 Units / 24.26% ROI
- 8-15 when betting the Under for -8.5 Units / -33.66% ROI
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.71% ROI).
- 18-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +4.15 Units / 2.35% ROI
- 8-18 when betting the Over for -11.85 Units / -41.36% ROI
- 18-8 when betting the Under for +9.2 Units / 32.22% ROI
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina is shooting 30% from three (236/780) this season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%
Western Carolina is shooting 39% (624/1,598) this season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7
Western Carolina averaged 9.7 turnovers per game (302 turnovers/31 games) last season — 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has averaged 84.5 points per game (5,238 points/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 74.8
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford averaged 17.6 assists per game (599 assists/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 13.5
Samford has made 10.9 three-pointers per game this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.8
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 27.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,549 rebounds/57 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.5
Western Carolina averaged 4.3 steals per game (134 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 6th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
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
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford stole the ball 341 times last season — most among Southern Teams
Samford has averaged 9.6 steals per game (270 steals/28 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Samford has averaged 9.9 steals per game (611 steals/62 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Samford has averaged 9.6 steals per game (270 steals/28 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.9
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