The Wofford Terriers (9-4, 1-0 SoCon) will be at the Ramsey Center to challenge the Western Carolina Catamounts (3-11, 0-1 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. The game is scheduled to start at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Wofford Terriers at Western Carolina Catamounts ATS Odds
Both teams lost in their last contest. The Catamounts got blown out by the Wright State Raiders, 96-73, while the Terriers fell to the eighth-ranked North Carolina Tar Heels, 78-67.
Wofford had a much better turnover percentage (11.7 vs. 18.6) while Western Carolina had a better offensive rebounding percentage (25.0 vs. 22.6). Western Carolina was lifted by D.J. Myers, who recorded 11 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Cameron Jackson had a solid performance for Wofford, finishing with 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Terriers dominated this series last year, emerging victorious in both games. In the last game, Wofford won 84-69. Wofford’s rebounding was their largest advantage. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. seven), defensive rebounds (27 vs. 18) and total rebounds (39 vs. 25). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
Jackson and Fletcher Magee have played well over the last five games for Wofford. Jackson has averaged 0 points per game, while Magee has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Western Carolina might have a tough time finding the bottom of the net as they face off against one of the NCAA’s best defenses. Wofford ranks 37th in defensive efficiency, while the Catamounts rank 322nd in offensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Terriers rank 27th in turnover percentage (16.2 percent), while the Catamounts rank 336th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.6 percent).
Wofford Terriers at Western Carolina Catamounts Free Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Western Carolina, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wofford averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 61st in the NCAA. Western Carolina ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (9.4).
- The Catamounts rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Terriers rank 78th (21.0).
- Wofford blocks 2.8 opponent shots per game, which ranks 124th in the NCAA. Western Carolina ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
- The Terriers rank 44th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Catamounts rank 104th (12.9).
- Wofford is fifth in the nation with 28.4 rebounds allowed per game while Western Carolina is 58th with 32.6 rebounds allowed per game.
Bettings Trends:
- The Catamounts’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 10.0 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 78.4 points per game (3.8 below their season average) and allowed an average of 62.6 points per game (1.2 below their season average).
