The Wofford Terriers (20-4, 12-0 SoCon) will try to continue their 11-game winning streak against the Western Carolina Catamounts (6-19, 3-9 SoCon) at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Western Carolina Catamounts at Wofford Terriers Betting Prediction
In the Catamounts’ last outing, they were blown out by the Furman Paladins, 64-45. Furman’s 17.6 turnover percentage was their largest strength over Western Carolina, who had a rate of 28.3. The Paladins’ mark was worse than their season average of 15.9, while the Catamounts’ was above their season average of 22.9. Carlos Dotson put together a solid performance for Western Carolina, putting up seven points and 14 rebounds.
The Terriers edged the East Tennessee State Buccaneers in their last matchup, 78-76. Wofford’s 0.241 free throw rate was their largest strength over East Tennessee State, who had a mark of 0.116. The Terriers’ mark was above their season average of 0.183, while the Buccaneers’ was below their season average of 0.185. Fletcher Magee was the top scorer from either team with 32 points on 9-for-20 shooting from the field.
This will be the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Cameron Jackson scored a game-high 20 points and the Terriers topped the Catamounts 74-54. He also recorded seven rebounds. The Terriers had a much better turnover percentage (10.3 vs. 25.6) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (37.8 vs. 16.7).
Wofford could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the worst defenses in the nation. The Terriers rank third in offensive efficiency, while Western Carolina ranks 341st in defensive efficiency.
Western Carolina Catamounts vs. Wofford Terriers Odds Pick
Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Western Carolina, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford ranks 46th in assists per game (15.5) while Western Carolina ranks 213th (12.0).
The Terriers rank 49th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Catamounts rank 213th (8.9).
Wofford ranks 38th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Western Carolina ranks 161st (4.2).
The Terriers average 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 36th in the nation. The Catamounts rank 120th in three pointers allowed per game (21.8).
Wofford leads the nation with 28.5 rebounds allowed per game while Western Carolina is 30th with 31.6 rebounds allowed per game.
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The Catamounts’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 10.2, up from 8.6 for the season.
During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 88.0 points per game (8.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 75.8 points per game (12.2 above their season average).
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