Western Carolina Catamounts visit UNC Greensboro Spartans in NCAA College Basketball Betting

College basketball betting interest will be high on Saturday when the Catamounts of Western Carolina hit the hard court against the Spartans of UNC Greensboro.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Bettors looking to go with the UNC Greensboro Spartans in this one found them listed as -14-point favorites earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Catamounts was expected to move the line.

Western Carolina Catamounts vs UNC Greensboro Spartans Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The UNC Greensboro Spartans are 18-6 so far on the season, and 11-5-1 ATS vs the number. The Western Carolina Catamounts, meanwhile, are 12-13 and 11-9-1 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen UNC Greensboro go 8-9 and the Western Carolina Catamounts go 13-8 on betting totals.

This game puts the UNC Greensboro Spartans, most recently No. 25 in the Odds Shark power rankings, up against the Western Carolina Catamounts, who rate No. 207 in the latest survey.

Statistical Matchup

Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features UNC Greensboro's No. 140-ranked scoring average of 74.04 PPG, against a Western Carolina Catamounts defense rated No. 195 and allowing 74.68 PPG. The UNC Greensboro Spartans FG% has averaged 44.66% to date this season, more than the Western Carolina Catamounts shooters have managed so far (41.23% per game).

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Western Carolina earned a 72-60 victory over VMI on Thursday, getting 16 points from Deriece Parks at Cameron Hall.

The Spartans grabbed a 80-67 win over the Paladins on Wednesday, behind a 18-point effort from Marvin Smith at Timmons Arena.

Betting Trends
  • Western Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Western Carolina's last 5 games
  • Western Carolina is 4-2 ATS in its last 6 games on the road
  • Western Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games on the road
  • UNC Greensboro is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • UNC Greensboro is 7-1 SU in its last 8 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of UNC Greensboro's last 6 games
  • UNC Greensboro is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Western Carolina home to Wofford, Thursday, February 15th
UNC Greensboro at East Tennessee State, Monday, February 12th

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