Western Carolina Catamounts vs High Point Panthers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/5/23

Planning on watching today’s Catamounts and Panthers game? Catch the action at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena in High Point, NC, as the Panthers hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and the Panthers are the home favorites against the Catamounts in a non-conference matchup.

WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS VS HIGH POINT PANTHERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: High Point Panthers -1.5

This game will be played at Nido and Mariana Qubein Arena at 7:00 ET on Tuesday, December 5th.

WHY BET THE HIGH POINT PANTHERS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-66 in favor of the Panthers.
• Not only will High Point pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.

Are the Catamounts Ready for a Road Win?

Heading into their 8th game of the season, Western Carolina currently sits at 6-1 overall. In their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, Western Carolina has a 5-5 record. As Western Carolina prepares for today’s game, their ATS record stands at 3-3. When playing away from home, the Catamounts have gone 2-2 vs. the spread, while they are 1-1 ATS in home games.

In seven games, Western Carolina comes in with an over/under mark of 2-4-0, with their games averaging 141.5 points per game. The Catamounts’ last five games have finished with a combined 142 points per game and an over/under record of 2-3.

In their recent game, the Catamounts’ offense concluded with 77 points, consistent with their ongoing season average of 78 points per contest. Offensively, the Catamounts have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 85th in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 162nd in percentage and 181st in three-pointers made.

This season, the Western Carolina defense has been impressive, holding the 86th position in the country while permitting an average of 67.7 points per contest. So far, the Western Carolina defense is giving up an average of 7.6 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 9.3 times per game (253rd).

Will the Panthers Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?

As they take on Western Carolina, the Catamounts come into the game with a 6-3 record. The Panthers have a 1-3 record on the road and are undefeated at home at 3-0. Up to this point in the season, High Point has a perfect 6-0-1 record against the spread. In home games specifically, High Point is 3-0 vs. the spread this season and has an impressive 7-1 ATS record in their last ten home games.

High Point comes in with an over/under record of 4-3-0 through nine games, with their games averaging a combined 161.3 points per game so far. The Panthers’ have recorded an over/under record of 1-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 165 points per game.

In their previous game, the Panthers’ offense finished with 86 points, which is right in line with their current average of 89.8 points per contest. The team’s scoring leader is Duke Miles, who holds an average of 18.2 as they head into today’s matchup. Additionally, Kimani Hamilton is averaging 13.6 points per game this season.

On the defensive side, High Point is currently hovering around the NCAA’s average for points allowed, conceding an average of 74.7 points per game. In their most recent game, the High Point defense struggled to defend the three-point line, as North Florida knocked down 12 three-pointers on their way to 79 points.