Western Carolina vs Citadel Prediction, Picks & Odds | 10 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Carolina vs Citadel

The Western Carolina Catamounts square off against the The Citadel Bulldogs, with tip-off scheduled for 13:00 on Saturday, January 10.

Western Carolina and Citadel are capable of scoring more than 148.5 points. Therefore, we’re going Over the total line and expect a payout at -105.

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Western Carolina Catamounts suffered a defeat in their previous game. A 82-77 scoreline occurred on the road against Samford Bulldogs.

The Citadel Bulldogs were defeated in their last game. On the road, they suffered a 101-63 reverse against Mercer Bears.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Western Carolina won the last matchup between the pair. Enjoying a 76-73 triumph when facing Citadel. Western Carolina have beaten Citadel in the past four meetings. They’ve also claimed 5 victories in the past 10 head-to-head matchups.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Western Carolina	5-9	1081	1133	-52	4-1	1-8	1L
Citadel	3-13	1112	1256	-144	3-6	0-7	6L

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Western Carolina vs Citadel Prediction & Picks

Get the edge with our Western Carolina vs Citadel betting tips: our expert match prediction, most likely correct score outcome and a bet builder tailored for value.

Game Prediction

We’ll take a chance on a total wager after finding that the line is set at a generous 148.5. Expect this number to be surpassed at -105 for this college matchup.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Western Carolina vs Citadel stats:

• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 5 WCU games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 8 of the last 10 WCU games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 15 of the last 20 WCU games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in 3 of the last 5 Citadel games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 2 Citadel games.
• The 148.5 line has been covered in the last 2 games between these teams.

Over 148.5 Probability

According to the top sportsbooks, our pick has a 51.3% chance of winning. Our analysts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. That means we’re regarding it as a value wager.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Carolina 78 - 75 Citadel

Western Carolina are available at massive odds to register a 78-75 victory and they might have the edge. This should be a close game and there won’t be much between the teams.

Western Carolina vs Citadel 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.

With an estimated 29% chance of winning, the sportsbooks are taking no chances with their +250 betting odds about The Citadel triumphing in this college game. At -323, Western Carolina are regarded as having a lower probability of winning.

The spread is 6.5 and the total points line is currently 148.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to wager Over 148.5, there are odds of -105.

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Moneyline

WCU

-323

Citadel

+250

Point Spread

WCU -6.5

-120

Citadel +6.5

-102

Total Points

Under 148.5

-115

Over 148.5

-105

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Western Carolina Stats

Citadel Stats

Moneyline

• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 games
• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 3 wins and 7 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• -6.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +6.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 2 of the last 10 games
• +6.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 3 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 162.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.50 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 8 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 79.30 pts and allowed 83.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 69.80 pts and allowed 87.70 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 145.00 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 147.20 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 65.40 pts and allowed 79.60 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 72.40 pts and allowed 74.80 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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