The Western Carolina Catamounts (1-4) battle against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles (3-1) in the Cancun Challenge – Mayan Division at Hard Rock Hotel Riviera Maya. The game gets underway at 12:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, November 21, 2018.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Prediction
The Catamounts are hoping for a better outcome after their 84-53 loss to the Jacksonville State Gamecocks in their last matchup. Jacksonville State’s 0.258 free throw rate was their largest advantage over Western Carolina, who had a rate of 0.036. The Gamecocks’ mark was above their season average of 0.238, while the Catamounts’ was below their season average of 0.257. Western Carolina’s Carlos Dotson had a solid performance, putting up 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In the Golden Eagles’ last game, they were beaten by the North Florida Ospreys, 64-48. Making free throws was one of North Florida’s largest strengths. They were 8-10 (80.0 percent), while the Golden Eagles were just 4-10 (40.0 percent). Southern Miss’ Cortez Edwards put up 11 points and five rebounds in the game.
It could be an error-filled game for the Western Carolina offense. Dating back to the 2017-18 season, Western Carolina ranks 345th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 22.1 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Southern Miss has forced the 76th-most turnovers in the NCAA (20.5 percent).
Western Carolina vs. Southern Miss Odds Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Southern Miss, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Southern Miss ranks seventh in steals allowed per game (4.5) while Western Carolina ranks 270th (8.3).
The Golden Eagles average 15.5 assists per game, which ranks 53rd in the nation. The Catamounts rank 271st in assists allowed per game (14.9).
Southern Miss ranks 46th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Western Carolina ranks 223rd (3.9).
The Catamounts average 22.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 144th in the country. The Golden Eagles rank 304th in three pointers allowed per game (25.7).
Western Carolina ranks 206th in rebounds per game (34.8) while Southern Miss ranks 315th (31.6).
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