Saturday’s contest features the UNC Greensboro Spartans (15-9, 8-3 SoCon) and the Western Carolina Catamounts (6-16, 2-9 SoCon) squaring off at First Horizon Coliseum in what should be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 79-62 victory for heavily favored UNC Greensboro according to our computer prediction. Game time is at 4:00 PM ET on February 8.

According to our computer prediction, UNC Greensboro is projected to cover the point spread (14.5) against Western Carolina. The two sides are expected to go over the total.

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UNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 8, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Venue: First Horizon Coliseum
• Line: UNC Greensboro -14.5
• Moneyline (to win): UNC Greensboro -1053, Western Carolina +630

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UNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  UNC Greensboro 79, Western Carolina 62

Spread & Total Prediction for UNC Greensboro vs. Western Carolina

• Pick ATS: UNC Greensboro (-14.5)
• Computer Predicted Total: 141.7

UNC Greensboro’s record against the spread so far this season is 12-9-0, and Western Carolina’s is 7-12-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Spartans are 10-11-0 and the Catamounts are 11-8-0. UNC Greensboro is 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its past 10 contests, while Western Carolina has gone 4-6 against the spread and 2-8 overall.

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UNC Greensboro Performance Insights

• The Spartans average 73.5 points per game (205th in college basketball) while allowing 64.7 per contest (23rd in college basketball). They have a +212 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 8.8 points per game.
• UNC Greensboro wins the rebound battle by 3.6 boards on average. It records 33.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 122nd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 29.7 per contest.
• UNC Greensboro hits 3.1 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.8 (30th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7.
• The Spartans rank 104th in college basketball by averaging 99 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 53rd in college basketball, allowing 87.1 points per 100 possessions.
• UNC Greensboro and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Spartans commit 10 per game (53rd in college basketball) and force 10.5 (278th in college basketball action).

Western Carolina Performance Insights

• The Catamounts have been outscored by 10.4 points per game (posting 68.5 points per game, 308th in college basketball, while giving up 78.9 per contest, 336th in college basketball) and have a -227 scoring differential.
• Western Carolina wins the rebound battle by 1.3 boards on average. It records 35.3 rebounds per game, 43rd in college basketball, while its opponents grab 34.
• Western Carolina makes 9 three-pointers per game (68th in college basketball) at a 29.3% rate (348th in college basketball), compared to the 9.5 its opponents make, shooting 34% from deep.
• Western Carolina has committed 3.5 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 14.2 (347th in college basketball) while forcing 10.7 (260th in college basketball).

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