The Western Carolina Catamounts (2-2) will travel to Swisher Gym to take on the Jacksonville Dolphins (3-3). Action gets underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 21, 2019.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Jacksonville Dolphins ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last outing. The Dolphins fell to the Merrimack Warriors, 54-44, while the Catamounts were defeated by the Florida State Seminoles, 79-74.
Western Carolina was lights out from beyond the arc (9-23; 39.1 percent) while Jacksonville had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.5 (above their season average of 24.9). David Bell had a good game for Jacksonville with 16 points and 16 rebounds. Western Carolina rallied around Mason Faulkner, who finished with 21 points and seven assists.
The Catamounts won the lone contest between these two teams last year, 77-65. Western Carolina made nine of their 19 three pointers (47.4 percent). Jacksonville was, on the other hand, just 3-17 (17.6 percent).
Second-chance points might be few and far between for Jacksonville in this meeting. The Dolphins rank 191st in offensive rebounding percentage (28.5 percent), while Western Carolina ranks 82nd in defensive rebounding percentage (74.0 percent) dating back to the 2018-19 season.
Western Carolina Catamounts at Jacksonville Dolphins Free Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Jacksonville, ATS Winner – Jacksonville, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Jacksonville ranks 21st in blocks per game (4.8) while Western Carolina ranks 284th (1.7).
- The Dolphins rank 113th in assists per game (13.9) while the Catamounts rank 228th (12.3).
- Western Carolina ranks 152nd in rebounds per game (35.7) while Jacksonville ranks 182nd in rebounds allowed per game (35.4).
- The Catamounts rank 55th in three pointers attempted per game (25.4) while the Dolphins rank 246th (20.3).
- Jacksonville ranks 153rd in steals per game (6.3) while Western Carolina ranks 293rd (4.3).
