Wofford Terriers vs Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Picks & Predictions
The Big Ten Conference will see a matchup of two of its top programs on Saturday as the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2, 2-1) visit the Indiana Hoosiers (10-4, 2-1). Western
Game outlook
The Big Ten Conference will see a matchup of two of its top programs on Saturday as the Ohio State Buckeyes (12-2, 2-1) visit the Indiana Hoosiers (10-4, 2-1). Western Carolina is the betting favorite with an opening line of -6.5, which has since risen to -6. Tipoff is set for 8:00 PM EST.
Betting Odds
Moneyline: Terriers +225 | Catamounts -271
Spread: Terriers +6 (-110) | Catamounts -6 (-110)
Total: Over/Under 150.5 (-110)
Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Western Carolina will win straight-up is 73%.
Wofford Terriers
The Ohio State Buckeyes have started the season off with a strong offensive performance, achieving a 2-1 record in the Big Ten with a 76-72 win over visiting Rutgers. Jamison Battle and Bruce Thornton contributed 46 points between them, with Battle drilling 6 3-point field goals and Thornton notching a career-high 7 assists. With a 52nd ranking in the nation for scoring offense, and further rankings of 103rd for field goal percentage, 39th for 3-point shooting, 38th for total rebounds per game and 91st for turnovers per game, the Buckeyes look to continue this form when they visit Indiana on Saturday. Wofford have an overall power ranking of 159, an offense placing of 64 (scoring 80.08 points per game), and a defense ranking of 287 (allowing 75.92). The Terriers' shooting success includes hits of 46.74% of field goals, 64.32% of free-throws, and 35.00% of three-pointers, as well as respectively impressive defensive numbers of 42.66%, 75.00%, and 33.73%, and 32.69 rebounds, 13.23 defensive assists, and 9.62 turnovers per game.