The Bulldogs will play the Catamounts on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Your timezone's tip off time is 6:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2023-24 college basketball season, Samford and Western Carolina are set to hit the hardwood on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2023-24 season in full stride, Samford currently has a 100.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Western Carolina is 99.67.
- Away Samford - Samford starts this game with a 3-2 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home Western Carolina - Western Carolina meets Samford boasting a 7-0 record as a home team. They currently rank 3rd in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Samford currently ranks 1st (1.000) in the Southern Conference, with Western Carolina now standing 1st (1.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Southern Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Samford has a 0.882 overall win percentage, with Western Carolina, matching up with a 0.882 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Samford currently possesses 15-2 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Western Carolina has tallied a 15-2 standing as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Welcome, fellow wizards and basketball enthusiasts, to a mystical clash on January 16th, 2024! On this magical night, the Samford sorcerers, with a 15-2 overall standing, venture to the land of Western Carolina, also boasting a 15-2 record. The 2023-24 college basketball season has been spellbinding so far!
In the realm of college basketball, conference records hold great power, determining the seeds for the conference tournament. Behold, both Samford and Western Carolina possess a formidable 4-0 standing in the Southern Conference. The stakes are high, my friends!
Samford enters this battle with a current streak of victories, while their opponents, Western Carolina, have won their last nine games. Oh, the excitement in the air is electrifying!
Now, fellow wizards, review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. Remember, you can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers, BetMGM, and BetWay. May your wagers be fruitful!
But wait, there's more! We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Prepare for an enchanting clash between these two bewitching teams. The outcome is uncertain, but the magic of basketball shall prevail. Brace yourselves, for this battle will leave us all spellbound!
Best Bulldogs at Catamounts Odds
| Underdog Samford | Favorite Western Carolina |
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| Underdog Samford | Favorite Western Carolina |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Carolina is a -1.5 -115 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Samford is a +1.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 158.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Carolina is a -135 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Samford is a +110 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Samford
Western Carolina
1/16/24 6:00pm EST | +1.5 -105-1.5 -115 |
Underdog Samford - Samford bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +1.5 Samford underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite Western Carolina - Western Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -1.5 Western Carolina favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Samford at Western Carolina Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Samford
Western Carolina
First to 5 Points
1/16/24 6:00pm EST | -115-120Bet |
Samford
Western Carolina
First to 10 Points
1/16/24 6:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Samford
Western Carolina
First to 15 Points
1/16/24 6:00pm EST | -110-125Bet |
Samford
Western Carolina
Game to Overtime
1/16/24 6:00pm EST | Yes +1050No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Samford | 29-6 | 0.829 | 18-0 | 8-5 | 15-3 | - | 0.833 | L1 |
| Western Carolina | 22-10 | 0.688 | 12-3 | 10-6 | 11-7 | +4 | 0.611 | L1 |
Samford & Western Carolina Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Samford Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Samford YR: futures available
Western Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Carolina YR: futures available
Samford & Western Carolina Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Samford vs Western Carolina College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Tuesday, January 16th, 2024 at 6:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Samford vs Western Carolina Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Samford vs Western Carolina Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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