It will be a battle between SoCon opponents when the Western Carolina Catamounts (3-11, 0-1 SoCon) welcome the Wofford Terriers (9-4, 1-0 SoCon) to the Ramsey Center. The game is scheduled to get underway at 12 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 29, 2018.
Wofford Terriers vs. Western Carolina Catamounts ATS Prediction
In the Terriers’ last game, they were beaten by the No. 8 North Carolina Tar Heels, 78-67. North Carolina’s 35.7 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Wofford, who had a rate of 26.5. Cameron Jackson played well for Wofford, recording 10 points and nine rebounds.
The Catamounts got blown out by the Wright State Raiders in their last game, 96-73. Getting to the charity stripe was one of Wright State’s largest strengths. They had 28 free throw attempts, while Western Carolina had 20. With 11 points and six rebounds, Western Carolina’s D.J. Myers put together a good performance.
After the Terriers won both contests against the Catamounts last season, these teams will clash for the first time this year. In the last game, Wofford won 84-69. The Terriers had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (40.0 vs. 20.6) and had a much better free throw rate (0.442 vs. 0.278).
Jackson and Fletcher Magee have played at a high level over the last five games for Wofford. Jackson has averaged 0 points per game. Not to be outdone, Magee has recorded 0 points a game during that span.
Western Carolina might have trouble scoring as they go head-to-head against one of the country’s best defenses. Wofford currently ranks 37th in defensive efficiency, while the Catamounts rank 322nd in offensive efficiency. Also, the Terriers rank 27th in turnover percentage (16.2 percent), while the Catamounts rank 336th in opponents’ turnover percentage (15.6 percent).
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Wofford ranks 61st in steals per game (7.7) while Western Carolina ranks 170th in steals allowed per game (9.4).
The Terriers rank 44th in assists allowed per game (10.4) while the Catamounts rank 104th (12.9).
Wofford is fifth in the NCAA with 28.4 rebounds allowed per game while Western Carolina is 58th with 32.6 rebounds allowed per game.
The Catamounts rank 40th in three pointers allowed per game (19.7) while the Terriers rank 78th (21.0).
Wofford blocks 2.8 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 124th in the nation. Western Carolina ranks 136th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
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The Terriers’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 15.8, down from 18.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Catamounts have scored an average of 71.8 points per game (3.2 above their season average) and allowed an average of 82.0 points per game (3.4 above their season average).
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