Wednesday’s game between the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (11-8, 4-2 SoCon) and Western Carolina Catamounts (5-12, 1-5 SoCon) at Freedom Hall Civic Center has a projected final score of 80-63 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of heavily favored East Tennessee State, so it should be a one-sided matchup. The game will start at 7:00 PM ET on January 22.

According to our computer prediction, East Tennessee State is projected to cover the point spread (15.5) versus Western Carolina. The two teams are expected to eclipse the 141.5 over/under.

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East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Johnson City, Tennessee
• Venue: Freedom Hall Civic Center
• Line: East Tennessee State -15.5
• Point total: 141.5
• Moneyline (to win): East Tennessee State -1250, Western Carolina +710

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East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  East Tennessee State 80, Western Carolina 63

Spread & Total Prediction for East Tennessee State vs. Western Carolina

• Pick ATS: East Tennessee State (-15.5)
• Pick OU: Over (141.5)

East Tennessee State has a 7-9-0 record against the spread this season compared to Western Carolina, who is 5-9-0 ATS. The Buccaneers have hit the over in seven games, while Catamounts games have gone over seven times. The teams combine to score 142.5 points per game, 1.0 more point than this matchup’s total. East Tennessee State has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall in the last 10 games. Western Carolina has gone 3-7 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 contests.

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East Tennessee State Performance Insights

• The Buccaneers average 74.3 points per game (198th in college basketball) while allowing 67.3 per contest (67th in college basketball). They have a +133 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by seven points per game.
• East Tennessee State comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 4.2 boards. It is recording 34.4 rebounds per game (88th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.2 per outing.
• East Tennessee State connects on 8.9 three-pointers per game (83rd in college basketball) while shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc (108th in college basketball). It is making 2.2 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 6.7 per game while shooting 32.6%.
• The Buccaneers rank 183rd in college basketball by averaging 95.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 66th in college basketball, allowing 86.9 points per 100 possessions.
• East Tennessee State has come up on top in the turnover battle by 2.4 turnovers per game, committing 10.9 (123rd in college basketball play) while forcing 13.3 (67th in college basketball).

Western Carolina Performance Insights

• The Catamounts are being outscored by 9.7 points per game, with a -165 scoring differential overall. They put up 68.2 points per game (321st in college basketball), and give up 77.9 per contest (324th in college basketball).
• Western Carolina ranks 68th in college basketball at 34.9 rebounds per game. That’s 2.6 more than the 32.3 its opponents average.
• Western Carolina makes 8.9 three-pointers per game (83rd in college basketball), while its opponents have made 9.6 on average.
• Western Carolina has committed 4.2 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 15.5 (358th in college basketball) while forcing 11.3 (220th in college basketball).

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