Samford at Western Carolina 2/1/23 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Samford Bulldogs travel to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts on Tuesday. Western Carolina is coming off a 71-65 victory over VMI on the road. Western Carolina finished the game shooting 25 of 57 (43.9%) from the field and 5 of 27 (18.5) from downtown. When sent to the charity stripe, the Catamounts connected on 61.5% going 16 of 26. Western Carolina pulled in 24 defensive rebounds and 8 offensive rebounds for a total of 32. 

The Western Carolina Catamounts are now 12-11 overall this season. The Catamounts are scoring 74.7 points per game while shooting 42.9% from the field. Western Carolina is averaging 33.8% from long range shots and 70.9% when sent to the foul line. The Catamounts are grabbing 37.1 rebounds and dishing out 13 assists per game. Tyzhaun Claude is leading the team in scoring averaging 15.3 points per game and also in rebounds with 8.5 per game. 

The Samford Bulldogs hit the court after an 85-77 loss to Wofford. The Bulldogs wrapped up the game shooting 41.5% from the field and 20.6% from downtown. Samford reached the foul line 22 times and made 16 for a 72.7% free throw percentage. The Bulldogs hit the boards, collecting 29 total rebounds with 18 on the defensive end and 11 on the offensive end. 

The Samford Bulldogs are currently sitting at 14-9 overall and in 2nd place of the Southern Conference. Samford is averaging 78.3 points per game while shooting 45.2% from the field and 34.1% from long range. The Bulldogs are pulling in 36.5 rebounds and assisting teammates 12.3 times per contest. Samford is shooting 74.3% from the charity stripe when sent to the line.