The Samford Bulldogs will hit the floor running against the away Western Carolina Catamounts Thursday, looking to improve their record and boost betting bankrolls by covering the point spread in the process.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Odds makers at sportsbooks such as Sportsbook had set the Samford Bulldogs as -14.5-point favorites on the Sportsbook betting line for this contest. The betting line may have moved, check for updates at shops such as Sportsbook.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs Samford Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Samford Bulldogs sit at 14-8 (8-7 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Western Carolina Catamounts are currently 7-16 (5-12 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Samford is 9-6 OU, and Western Carolina is 6-11 OU.
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 309-rated Western Carolina Catamounts taking on the No. 193-rated Samford Bulldogs in this contest.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Samford's No. 66-ranked offense, averaging 78.14 PPG, against a Catamounts defense that ranks No. 147 at 72.17 PPG. The Bulldogs field goal percentage has averaged 45.85% so far, more than the Catamounts marksmen have achieved on the year, 37.09% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Catamounts endured a 62-47 loss at the hands of the Bears on Monday, despite a 10-point effort from Adam Sledd at Hawkins Arena.
Samford got 18 points from Demetrius Dyson en route to a 69-67 victory over VMI on Saturday at Cameron Hall.
Next Betting Matchups
Western Carolina at Chattanooga, Saturday, February 4th
Samford at UNC Greensboro, Saturday, February 4th