- Samford is a -7.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina
- Total (Over/Under): 153.5 points
- Western Carolina / Samford TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Carolina Catamounts visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs on Jan. 7. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Homewood, AL.
Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).
The Western Carolina vs. Samford Over/Under is 153.5 total points.
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Western Carolina vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under
Western Carolina vs Samford Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 69.2% 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 56.2% 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 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
- Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Over in 11 of their last 18 away games (+3.05 Units / 15% ROI)
Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.45 Units / 39% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 8 of their last 12 games at home (+3.50 Units / 25% ROI)
Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Carolina has a 3-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.8 Units / -47.93% ROI).
- 3-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.55 Units / -14.17% ROI
- 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
- 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 6-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.7 Units / -11.85% ROI).
- 6-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.75 Units / -8.69% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Over for -1.7 Units / -11.89% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Under for +0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI
Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford made 10.1 three-pointers per game last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Samford has averaged 83.5 points per game (6,765 points/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.3
Samford has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (125 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/74 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.4
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 forced 9.4 turnovers per game (291 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Western Carolina allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford made 10.1 three-pointers per game last season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5
Samford has averaged 83.5 points per game (6,765 points/81 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.3
Samford has averaged 8.9 turnovers per game (125 turnovers/14 games) this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Carolina has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,987 rebounds/74 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.4
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 forced 9.4 turnovers per game (291 turnovers/31 games) last season — tied for 17th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
Western Carolina allowed 6.5 made three-pointers per game last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 7.8
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