Western Carolina vs VMI Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 24

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  • Western Carolina (12-13) is a -16.5 point favorite vs VMI (10-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 154.5 points
  • Western Carolina / VMI TV channel: ESPN+

The Western Carolina Catamounts (12-13) visit Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets (10-15) on Feb. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Lexington, VA.

Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -16.5 (-110).

The Western Carolina vs. VMI Over/Under is 154.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Carolina-16.5 -110O 154.5 -110-2000
VMI +16.5 -110U 154.5 -110+1000

Western Carolina vs VMI Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 93.8% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Western Carolina vs VMI Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Carolina will cover the spread with 51.9% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.80 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.95 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 9 of their last 15 away games (+2.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in their last 3 games at home (+3.00 Units / 87% ROI)
  • VMI have covered the Spread in 4 of their last 5 games at home (+2.90 Units / 53% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.70 Units / 27% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 6 of their last 9 games at home (+2.50 Units / 24% ROI)
  • VMI have covered the 1H Spread in 3 of their last 5 games at home (+0.70 Units / 12% ROI)

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.35 Units / -8.53% ROI).

  • 16-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.1 Units / 10.04% ROI
  • 9-16 when betting the Over for -8.65 Units / -31.34% ROI
  • 16-9 when betting the Under for +6.15 Units / 22.45% ROI

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 10-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.45 Units / -23.5% ROI).

  • 1-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -17.15 Units / -77.95% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.45 Units / -16.15% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.92% 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

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has 379 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams

VMI has averaged 15.8 turnovers per game (379 turnovers/24 games) this season — 3rd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

VMI has averaged 11.4 assists per game (637 assists/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 15th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

VMI has 14.3 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

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

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (624 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3

VMI has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

VMI has averaged 5.4 steals per game (302 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 23rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VMI has averaged 5.4 steals per game (130 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 34th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8


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