Western Carolina Catamounts vs Georgia Bulldogs NCAAB Betting Pick & Prediction for 12/18

The Western Carolina Catamounts will travel to Athens to take on the #25 Georgia Bulldogs. The game is set for Thursday, December 18, 2025, at 7:00 PM ET. Stegeman Coliseum will host this non-conference game, which will air on SEC.

Western Carolina holds a 4-6 record this season, struggling on the road with a 0-6 away record. Georgia, ranked 25th, has a strong 9-1 record with an 8-1 home record. The Bulldogs are favored by 34.5 points in this matchup.

Western Carolina Catamounts vs Georgia Bulldogs Game Day Info

• Sport: College Basketball
• Teams: Western Carolina Catamounts vs Georgia Bulldogs
• Venue: Stegeman Coliseum, Athens GA
• Date: Thursday, December 18, 2025 at 7:00 PM ET
• Betting Odds: Georgia Spread -34.5 (-112), Western Carolina Spread +34.5 (-109), Over/Under 166.5 (-110)

Western Carolina Catamounts Team Preview

The Western Carolina Catamounts have had a challenging season so far. They hold a record of 4-6, with all four wins coming at home. Away from home, they are 0-6, struggling to find success on the road.

In their recent game against Virginia Tech, the Catamounts lost 96-74. Marcus Kell was a standout, scoring 21 points with a 58.3% field goal percentage. Despite his efforts, the team struggled defensively, allowing Virginia Tech to score 96 points.

Throughout the season, the Catamounts have averaged 76.8 points per game. They rank 223rd in scoring and have a field goal percentage of 43.7%. Their three-point shooting has been a weakness, hitting only 29.7% of their attempts.

Georgia Bulldogs Team Preview

The Georgia Bulldogs are having a strong season with a 9-1 record. They have been tough at home, winning 8 out of 9 games. Ranked 25th in the AP poll, they compete in the Southeastern Conference.

Offensively, the Bulldogs are impressive, averaging 98.3 points per game, which is the highest in the nation. Their field goal percentage sits at 49.1%, and they excel in free throws, making 21.3 per game. On defense, they get 10.7 steals and 8.4 blocks each game.

Key players like Blue Cain and Jeremiah Wilkinson lead the scoring for Georgia. Cain averages 16.1 points per game, while Wilkinson leads with 17.1 points. The team has shown consistency, with a perfect record as favorites this season.

BTB Betting Pick

For the spread, pick Georgia at -34.5. Georgia leads in scoring, averaging 98.3 points per game, while Western Carolina scores 76.8 points per game. With Georgia’s strong offensive stats, they are likely to cover the spread against Western Carolina.

For the over/under, pick the under at 166.5. Georgia and Western Carolina combine for a projected score of 175.1 points per game, but Georgia’s strong defense and Western Carolina’s slower pace may keep the total lower. The under is a safer choice given the high line.