Samford vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 1

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  • Samford (14-9) are -4.5 point favorites vs Western Carolina (12-11)
  • Total (Over/Under): 144.5 points
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The Samford Bulldogs (14-9) visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (12-11) on Feb. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cullowhee.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The Samford vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 144.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford-4.5 -110O 144.5 -115-190
Western Carolina +4.5 -110U 144.5 -105+155

Samford vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Samford will win this game with 62.4% confidence.

Samford vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Samford will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Samford and Western Carolina, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 28 of their last 46 games (+17.50 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 38 games (+4.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 54% ROI)
  • Samford have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 21 games at home (+12.00 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+4.65 Units / 13% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has gone 9-10 against the spread this college basketball season (-2 Units / -9.57% ROI).

  • 11-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.95 Units / -7.29% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Over for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Under for -2 Units / -9.57% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has gone 10-10 against the spread this college basketball season (-1 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 9-10 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.1 Units / 3.86% ROI
  • 7-13 when betting the Over for -7.3 Units / -33.18% ROI
  • 13-7 when betting the Under for +5.3 Units / 24.09% ROI

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has a 39% free throw rate (522 free throw attempts/1,335 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 31%

Samford has 22.7 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 17.9

Samford has 722 turnovers since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has 19.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 16.6

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina is shooting 43% (592/1,380) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Carolina has averaged 10.4 turnovers per game (239 turnovers/23 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.7

Western Carolina is shooting 41% (1,379/3,340) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 12th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Western Carolina has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.2 (296 assists/ 239 TOs) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has 170 steals this season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 24.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,326 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Samford has averaged 7.4 steals per game (170 steals/23 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (565 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (590 rebounds/23 games) this season — tied for best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Western Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (290 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 21st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Western Carolina has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,381 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.2

Western Carolina has forced 10.7 turnovers per game (589 turnovers/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7


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