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WESTERN CAROLINA +100 ML over Wofford

Ramsey Regional Activity Center - Cullowhee, NC

1:00 PM ET. This matchup looks straightforward on the surface, and that’s exactly why it deserves a deeper look. Wofford carries the better record at 8–5, they’ve won three straight in the series, and they’ve covered three of the last four against Western Carolina. Meanwhile, the Catamounts sit at 4–7 and just 2–7 ATS, which naturally pushes public perception toward the Terriers. Yet despite every optical advantage favoring Wofford, they’re only a marginal favorite — and that pricing discrepancy is the first major signal.

Western Carolina’s résumé doesn’t pop at first glance. Two of their four wins came against Division II opponents, and their overall record masks stretches of inconsistency. But the context matters. The Catamounts have faced the 15th-toughest schedule in the country according to KenPom — a stark contrast to Wofford, who has played the 261st-ranked strength of schedule. Simply put, Western Carolina has been competing against superior opposition week after week, while Wofford has benefited from a markedly softer path.

Layer in luck metrics and the picture sharpens even further. Wofford ranks 15th nationally in Luck, meaning a disproportionate number of their wins have come via fortunate outcomes in close games. Western Carolina sits a much more grounded 73rd, suggesting their record is far more representative of reality. When those margins eventually normalize, teams like Wofford tend to regress — and coin-flip matchups like this one are where that correction often shows up.

Home court also looms large here. The Catamounts are undefeated in Cullowhee, playing their best basketball in their own building, while Wofford is just 3–4 on the road. The market, however, still leans toward the familiar narrative: better record, recent series dominance, perceived reliability. But the number tells a different story. If Wofford were truly superior, they would not be hovering around a pick’em price.

What we’re really backing here is the battle-tested side, not the team whose win total has been inflated by soft scheduling and fortunate breaks. Western Carolina is undervalued, live at home, and positioned to flip the recent series script. We'll take the Catamounts outright at plus money. We dare say the wrong side is favored here.

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