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Samford vs Western Carolina Basketball Picks 2-14-24

Western Carolina Catamounts (16-7) vs. Samford Bulldogs (22-3)
February 14, 2024 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Samford Bulldogs -6.5; Over/Under: 156.5
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The Western Carolina Catamounts and Samford Bulldogs face off on Wednesday in a college basketball showdown at the Pete Hanna Center. Let’s look at the betting matchup and give a free Western Carolina vs Samford prediction.

Western Carolina Looks for Third Straight Win

Western Carolina has won two games in a row and they have to have confidence heading into this game. In the last game against Mercer, the defense gave up 46 points while the offense scored 79 points. Vonterius Woolbright had a strong game putting up 16 points, 10 rebounds, and 10 assists. Western Carolina is averaging 77.4 points while their defense is giving up 68.4 points per game. Vonterius Woolbright has been the top player for Western Carolina averaging 22.4 points while shooting 46.8 percent from the field and 25 percent from behind the three point line. 

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Samford Offense Continues to Run Up the Score

Samford in the last game against VMI was another elite offensive game. Samford scored 102 points, and they ended up winning by 59 points. There were ten players in that game scored at least six points. Samford on the season is averaging 88 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. Samford is averaging 88 points while their defense is giving up 73.9 points per game. Samford’s offense is led by Achor Achor and he is averaging 15.3 points while shooting 59.7 percent from the field. 

Western Carolina vs Samford Betting Prediction 

There is going to be no defense played here. Samford is averaging 88 points while Western Carolina is averaging 77.4 points per game. Samford is also giving up 73.9 points and they are going to really struggle to defend in this game. This is a game where both teams are going to put on a show with the offense, and that is going to be the difference here. Back the over to cash here. This is one of my favorite plays on the board.

 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Over

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