Wofford Terriers at Western Carolina Catamounts ATS Prediction 01/25/20

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The Wofford Terriers (13-7, 5-2 SoCon) will be at the Ramsey Center to challenge the Western Carolina Catamounts (12-6, 4-3 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.

Wofford Terriers vs. Western Carolina Catamounts ATS Odds

In their last game, the Catamounts were beaten by the Mercer Bears, 85-79, while the Terriers were victorious over the VMI Keydets, 66-54.

Wofford played a flawless game. They had an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.3 (below their season average of 25.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.500 (below their season average of 0.548). VMI put up marks of 12.5 and 0.417, respectively, for those same stats. Western Carolina, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.595 vs. 0.558). Carlos Dotson played well for Western Carolina with 22 points, 10 rebounds and six assists. Wofford, meanwhile, rallied around Messiah Jones, who finished with 15 points and 10 rebounds.

The Terriers dominated this series last year, taking both games. In the last game, Wofford won 83-56. The Terriers’ 13.2 turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Catamounts, who had a rate of 23.3. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

Opposite paces will be on display in this matchup. Western Carolina likes to play quickly (55th in possessions per game), while Wofford is more half-court-oriented (311th in possessions per game).

Wofford Terriers vs. Western Carolina Catamounts Pick

College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Western Carolina, ATS Winner – Western Carolina, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • Western Carolina ranks 74th in rebounds per game (38.2) while Wofford ranks 280th (30.6).
  • The Catamounts rank 64th in assists per game (14.6) while the Terriers rank 137th in assists allowed per game (12.7).
  • The Catamounts average 27.4 three pointers per game, which ranks 30th in the NCAA. The Terriers rank 206th in three pointers allowed per game (23.6).
  • Wofford ranks 19th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Western Carolina ranks 113th (3.6).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 66.2 points per game (6.2 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.2 points per game (5.0 below their season average).
  • The Catamounts have been outscored by an average of 1.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Western Carolina has defeated opponents by an average of 6.3 points.