The Western Carolina Catamounts (3-8) will attempt to put an end to their seven-game road losing streak in a matchup against the High Point Panthers (4-5) at Millis Center. The game begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 15, 2018.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. High Point Panthers ATS Prediction
The last time the Catamounts played, they were blown out by the Wright State Raiders, 96-73. One of Wright State’s biggest advantages was getting to the free throw line. They made 28 trips to the line, while Western Carolina went 20 times. Western Carolina’s D.J. Myers had a solid outing, recording 11 points and six rebounds.
The Panthers were beaten by the William & Mary Tribe in their last contest, 79-69. William & Mary’s free throw rate was their biggest advantage over High Point. The Tribe had a rate of 0.291, while the Panthers posted a mark of 0.183. High Point’s Brandonn Kamga recorded 24 points, six rebounds and five steals in the game.
The Panthers won the only contest against the Catamounts last season, 72-61. The Panthers knocked down 19 of their 25 free throws (76.0 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.520 vs. 0.360).
This game should be a matchup of opposite styles. Western Carolina ranks 65th in possessions per game (71.1) while High Point is 338th (66.2) since the 2017-18 season.
Western Carolina at High Point Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Western Carolina ranks 45th in three pointers attempted per game (23.0) while High Point ranks 283rd (15.4).
The Panthers rank 21st in steals allowed per game (6.0) while the Catamounts rank 214th (8.3).
Western Carolina ranks 193rd in assists per game (13.1) while High Point ranks 255th (11.4).
The Panthers rank 49th in rebounds allowed per game (32.4) while the Catamounts rank 78th (36.2).
High Point averages 2.7 blocks per game, which ranks 158th in the nation. Western Carolina ranks 175th in blocks allowed per game (4.0).
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