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USA Today
23-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Wofford at Western Carolina odds, tips and betting trends
The Wofford Terriers (15-14, 9-7 SoCon) will try to build on a four-game road winning streak when they square off against the Western Carolina Catamounts (8-19, 4-12 SoCon) on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 at Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The contest airs at 7:00 PM ET on ESPN+. In this preview, we take a look at the Western Carolina vs. Wofford odds and lines for this matchup. The Catamounts and the Terriers square off with no line currently set for the matchup. Western Carolina is 10-14-0 against the spread this season compared to Wofford's 12-15-0 ATS record. A total of 16 out of the Catamounts' games this season have gone over the point total, and 14 of the Terriers' games have gone over. Western Carolina is 5-5 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its past 10 contests, while Wofford has gone 3-7 against the spread and 5-5 overall. Ahead of watching this matchup, here is everything you need to know about Wednesday's college hoops action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Western Carolina vs. Wofford prediction Wofford 77, Western Carolina 68 Against the spread Western Carolina has won 10 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times. Wofford has won 12 games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 15 times. The 69.9 points per game the Catamounts score are only 0.3 more points than the Terriers allow (69.6). When Western Carolina scores more than 69.6 points, it is 7-3 against the spread and 8-5 overall. Wofford is 7-3 against the spread and 11-1 overall when giving up fewer than 69.9 points. The Terriers score 5.0 fewer points per game (74.0) than the Catamounts give up (79.0). When it scores more than 79.0 points, Wofford is 6-0 against the spread and 7-1 overall. Western Carolina is 1-3 against the spread and 5-2 overall when it allows fewer than 74.0 points. Players to watch Western Carolina Bernard Pelote paces the Catamounts with 14.0 points per contest and 7.5 rebounds, while also averaging 1.3 assists. Marcus Kell is posting 11.5 points, 0.7 assists and 5.1 rebounds per game. Cord Stansberry puts up 11.6 points, 3.9 rebounds and 1.6 assists per contest, shooting 38.0% from the floor and 31.8% from downtown with 1.8 made 3-pointers per contest. Wofford
Associated Press
15-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Fox leads Citadel against Western Carolina after 20-point game
Citadel Bulldogs (5-19, 0-13 SoCon) at Western Carolina Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 SoCon) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Catamounts -6.5; over/under is 139.5 BOTTOM LINE: Citadel plays Western Carolina after Brody Fox scored 20 points in Citadel's 74-71 overtime loss to the Wofford Terriers. The Catamounts are 6-6 in home games. Western Carolina has a 5-13 record against opponents over .500. The Bulldogs are 0-13 in SoCon play. Citadel is 0-3 in games decided by 3 points or fewer. Western Carolina's average of 9.0 made 3-pointers per game this season is only 0.6 more made shots on average than the 8.4 per game Citadel gives up. Citadel has shot at a 42.9% rate from the field this season, 0.1 percentage points below the 43.0% shooting opponents of Western Carolina have averaged. TOP PERFORMERS: Bernard Pelote is shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc with 2.0 made 3-pointers per game for the Catamounts, while averaging 14.2 points and 7.4 rebounds. Marcus Kell is shooting 43.5% and averaging 13.4 points over the past 10 games. Cameron Glover averages 1.6 made 3-pointers per game for the Bulldogs, scoring 8.5 points while shooting 33.3% from beyond the arc. Fox is shooting 46.0% and averaging 15.7 points over the past 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Catamounts: 3-7, averaging 68.5 points, 36.3 rebounds, 11.3 assists, 4.3 steals and 3.3 blocks per game while shooting 37.3% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 78.3 points per game. Bulldogs: 0-10, averaging 63.1 points, 25.5 rebounds, 11.6 assists, 5.7 steals and 1.8 blocks per game while shooting 40.1% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 76.9 points. ___
USA Today
13-02-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Citadel at Western Carolina odds, tips and betting trends
The Citadel Bulldogs (5-19, 0-13 SoCon) will try to break a 16-game losing streak when they visit the Western Carolina Catamounts (7-17, 3-10 SoCon) on Saturday, February 15, 2025 at Ramsey Regional Activity Center. The contest airs at 3:30 PM ET on ESPN+. In this preview, we investigate the Western Carolina vs. Citadel odds and lines around this game. The matchup between the Catamounts and the Bulldogs currently has no line set. Western Carolina has gone 9-12-0 against the spread, while Citadel's ATS record this season is 7-14-0. A total of 13 out of the Catamounts' games this season have gone over the point total, and 11 of the Bulldogs' games have gone over. Western Carolina is 5-5 against the spread and 3-7 overall in its last 10 games, while Citadel has gone 3-7 against the spread and 0-10 overall. Get ready for this matchup with what you need to know ahead of Saturday's college basketball action. Check out: USA TODAY Sports Coaches Poll Western Carolina vs. Citadel prediction Western Carolina 74, Citadel 69 Against the spread Western Carolina has won nine games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 12 times. Citadel has won seven games against the spread this season, while failing to cover 14 times. The 68.9 points per game the Catamounts average are 6.0 fewer points than the Bulldogs allow (74.9). When Western Carolina puts up more than 74.9 points, it is 5-1 against the spread and 7-2 overall. Citadel has a 2-1 record against the spread and a 4-1 record overall when giving up fewer than 68.9 points. The Bulldogs average 10.4 fewer points per game (67.8) than the Catamounts allow (78.2). Western Carolina has an ATS record of 1-2 and a 3-2 record overall when its opponents score fewer than 67.8 points. Players to watch Western Carolina Bernard Pelote paces the Catamounts with 14.2 points per game and 7.4 rebounds, while also posting 1.1 assists. Cord Stansberry is averaging 11.5 points, 1.6 assists and 3.8 rebounds per game. Marcus Kell puts up 10.1 points, 5.0 rebounds and 0.6 assists per game, shooting 44.1% from the field and 37.6% from downtown with 1.3 made 3-pointers per contest. Citadel Brody Fox is the Bulldogs' top scorer (16.1 points per game), and he produces 2.5 assists and 4.7 rebounds. Sola Adebisi is averaging a team-leading 5.9 rebounds per game. And he is contributing 9.0 points and 1.2 assists, making 53.7% of his shots from the floor. Paxton Davidson is putting up a team-best 2.6 assists per game. And he is producing 6.6 points and 3.0 rebounds, making 37.8% of his shots from the field and 34.0% from beyond the arc, with 1.5 treys per contest.
Associated Press
11-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Western Carolina hosts Peterson and East Tennessee State
East Tennessee State Buccaneers (15-10, 8-4 SoCon) at Western Carolina Catamounts (6-17, 2-10 SoCon) Cullowhee, North Carolina; Wednesday, 6 p.m. EST BOTTOM LINE: East Tennessee State plays Western Carolina after Quimari Peterson scored 22 points in East Tennessee State's 66-59 victory over the Samford Bulldogs. The Catamounts have gone 5-6 at home. Western Carolina leads the SoCon with 26.1 defensive rebounds per game led by Bernard Pelote averaging 6.0. The Buccaneers are 8-4 in SoCon play. East Tennessee State averages 73.0 points while outscoring opponents by 6.6 points per game. Western Carolina averages 68.6 points per game, 2.2 more points than the 66.4 East Tennessee State gives up. East Tennessee State averages 8.8 made 3-pointers per game this season, 0.6 fewer makes per game than Western Carolina allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Pelote is scoring 14.2 points per game with 7.5 rebounds and 1.1 assists for the Catamounts. Marcus Kell is averaging 13.2 points over the last 10 games. Peterson is scoring 18.2 points per game and averaging 4.0 rebounds for the Buccaneers. Jaden Seymour is averaging 17.6 points and 7.6 rebounds over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Catamounts: 2-8, averaging 67.8 points, 34.7 rebounds, 10.7 assists, 4.9 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 36.4% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 79.3 points per game. Buccaneers: 7-3, averaging 68.8 points, 36.0 rebounds, 11.0 assists, 8.2 steals and 4.1 blocks per game while shooting 39.2% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 63.5 points. ___
Associated Press
05-02-2025
- Sport
- Associated Press
Furman hosts Pelote and Western Carolina
Western Carolina Catamounts (6-15, 2-8 SoCon) at Furman Paladins (17-6, 5-5 SoCon) Greenville, South Carolina; Wednesday, 7 p.m. EST BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Paladins -16.5; over/under is 143.5 BOTTOM LINE: Western Carolina visits Furman after Bernard Pelote scored 27 points in Western Carolina's 80-76 overtime loss to the VMI Keydets. The Paladins have gone 9-2 at home. Furman ranks fifth in the SoCon with 9.6 offensive rebounds per game led by Ben Vanderwal averaging 2.4. The Catamounts are 2-8 against SoCon opponents. Western Carolina is 4-11 against opponents over .500. Furman makes 45.9% of its shots from the field this season, which is 2.3 percentage points higher than Western Carolina has allowed to its opponents (43.6%). Western Carolina averages 9.0 made 3-pointers per game this season, 2.3 more made shots on average than the 6.7 per game Furman allows. TOP PERFORMERS: Pjay Smith Jr. is shooting 44.9% and averaging 16.1 points for the Paladins. Nick Anderson is averaging 2.4 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. Pelote is shooting 44.6% and averaging 14.1 points for the Catamounts. Cord Stansberry is averaging 1.8 made 3-pointers over the last 10 games. LAST 10 GAMES: Paladins: 5-5, averaging 73.2 points, 32.7 rebounds, 15.6 assists, 5.9 steals and 2.5 blocks per game while shooting 42.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 74.1 points per game. Catamounts: 2-8, averaging 66.3 points, 33.1 rebounds, 10.1 assists, 5.4 steals and 3.4 blocks per game while shooting 36.8% from the field. Their opponents have averaged 81.3 points. ___
