Western Carolina vs Samford Prediction, Picks & Odds | 07 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Carolina vs Samford

The Western Carolina Catamounts go up against the Samford Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 19:00 on Wednesday, January 7.

We’re confident of backing Samford to cover the -6.5 spread when they face Western Carolina. This is a more than generous line and the favorites look a value bet at odds of -115.

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Western Carolina Catamounts won their previous game 80-77. This was a road victory against Furman Paladins.

Samford Bulldogs lost on the road in their last game. UNC Greensboro Spartans won 89-82.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Samford had the edge in the most recent matchup between these teams. They recorded a 93-72 win over Western Carolina. Samford have nine straight victories against Western Carolina. They’ve also claimed 9 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Samford	9-7	1246	1210	36	5-1	4-6	1W
Western Carolina	5-9	1081	1133	-52	4-1	1-8	1L

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Western Carolina vs Samford Prediction & Picks

This expert Western Carolina vs Samford betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

Samford should be taken against the spread at -6.5 with our pick being for the favorites to achieve a comfortable margin of victory in this college matchup. Back them at the odds of -115 that are available.

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Key Western Carolina vs Samford stats:

• The -6.5 line has been covered by Samford in 13 of their last 20 games at home.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Samford in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Samford in 2 consecutive games at home.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 8 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +6.5 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 4 of their last 5 games on the road.
• The -6.5 line has been covered by Samford in 3 consecutive games against WCU.

Samford -6.5 Probability

When you look at the latest odds, our pick has a 53.5% chance of landing a return. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It’s why we think it’s worth placing this college basketball wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Carolina 75 - 85 Samford

A 85-75 win for Samford is clearly a risky bet although this could be an exciting correct score option where there’s the chance to enjoy a huge potential return.

Western Carolina vs Samford Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

For this college game, the sportsbooks’ Moneyline betting odds mean Samford are -357 favorites to win and that means a 78% chance of landing a victory. Western Carolina are trading at bigger odds than their opponents and they can be backed at +270.

7.5 is the spread and 154.5 is the total points line. The Totals offers basketball fans an alternative way of getting involved. There’s an opportunity to bet Over 154.5 at -114.

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Moneyline

WCU

+270

Samford

-357

Point Spread

WCU +7.5

-114

Samford -7.5

-106

Total Points

Under 154.5

-106

Over 154.5

-114

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Western Carolina Stats

Samford Stats

Moneyline

• 4 wins and 6 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games
• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 161.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 156.60 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 153.5: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 81.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.00 pts and allowed 87.60 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 158.60 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 153.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 153.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 75.80 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 83.90 pts and allowed 74.70 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	11-5	1253	1065	188	9-1	2-4	3W
Wofford	11-5	1251	1199	52	6-1	5-4	4W
Furman	11-5	1251	1134	117	8-3	3-2	1W
Samford	9-7	1246	1210	36	5-1	4-6	1W
Mercer	9-7	1332	1169	163	7-0	2-7	1W
UNC Greensboro	6-10	1270	1279	-9	5-3	1-7	1L
VMI	6-10	1219	1221	-2	5-2	1-8	1L
Chattanooga	6-10	1220	1161	59	4-3	2-7	3L
Western Carolina	5-9	1081	1133	-52	4-1	1-8	1L
Citadel	3-13	1112	1256	-144	3-6	0-7	6L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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