The Wofford Terriers (20-4, 12-0 SoCon) and the Western Carolina Catamounts (6-19, 3-9 SoCon) face off at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Terriers look to extend their 11-game winning streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Western Carolina Catamounts at Wofford Terriers ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Terriers barely escaped the East Tennessee State Buccaneers, 78-76, while the Catamounts lost big to the Furman Paladins, 64-45.
The Terriers had a free throw rate of 0.241 (above their season average of 0.183) and held the Buccaneers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.493 (below their season average of 0.552). Western Carolina, meanwhile, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.6 vs. 30.8). Wofford’s Fletcher Magee had a solid performance, recording 32 points. Western Carolina rallied around Carlos Dotson, who finished with seven points and 14 rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Cameron Jackson led the Terriers to a 74-54 win. He scored a game-high 20 points. The Terriers’ 10.3 turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Catamounts, who had a mark of 25.6.
Wofford could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their productive offense squares off against one of the nation’s worst defenses. The Terriers rank third in offensive efficiency, while Western Carolina ranks 341st in defensive efficiency.
Western Carolina vs. Wofford ATS Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wofford ranks 46th in assists per game (15.5) while Western Carolina ranks 213th (12.0).
- The Terriers average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 36th in the NCAA. The Catamounts rank 120th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
- Wofford allows the fewest rebounds per game (28.5) while Western Carolina ranks 30th (31.6).
- The Terriers rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Catamounts rank 213th (8.9).
- Wofford ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Western Carolina ranks 161st (4.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (8.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (12.2 above their season average).
- The Catamounts’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 8.6 for the season.
