UNC Greensboro Spartans will go to the free throw line vs Western Carolina Catamounts on Monday, hoping to boost its 5-11 record with a victory while beating the betting lines set by odds makers.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Western Carolina Catamounts were listed as -7-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
UNC Greensboro Spartans vs Western Carolina Catamounts Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Western Carolina Catamounts bring a 6-9 record (5-4-1 ATS) to this tilt against the 5-11 Spartans, who are 5-5 ATS. Those OVER/UNDER betting have witnessed Western Carolina go 4-6 so far and the UNC Greensboro Spartans go 5-5.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Western Carolina Catamounts rated this week at No. 204 and the UNC Greensboro Spartans sitting at No. 247.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Western Carolina's No. 157-ranked offense, averaging 72.6 PPG, against a Spartans defense that ranks No. 185 at 73.62 PPG. The Catamounts field goal percentage has averaged 39.72% so far, less than the Spartans marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.09% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Spartans endured a 86-83 loss at the hands of the Buccaneers on Saturday, despite a 21-point effort from Francis Alonso at Freedom Hall Civic Center.
The battle between the Catamounts and Keydets didnt turn out to be much of a battle at all as VMI was handed a 73-52 defeat on Saturday at Ramsey Center.
Next Betting Matchups
UNC Greensboro home to VMI, Sunday, January 17th
Western Carolina at Chattanooga, Thursday, January 14th