East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Western Carolina Catamounts predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the East Tennessee State Buccaneers will face off against the Western Carolina Catamounts on January 29, 2026. Both teams have been displaying varying levels of performance in recent matches, with the Buccaneers winning 4 of their last 5 games, while the Catamounts have only managed to secure 2 victories in their last 5 outings.

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers will have the home-court advantage, which could potentially play a significant role in their performance. Their recent form suggests a team in good shape, with a strong tactical approach and the ability to secure crucial wins. On the other hand, the Western Carolina Catamounts will need to step up their game to compete effectively, especially against a team with a higher win rate.

Bookmakers have the East Tennessee State Buccaneers as clear favorites with odds of 1.13 for a home win, compared to 5.28 for an away victory for the Catamounts. However, in the unpredictable world of sports, anything can happen on the day, and both teams will be looking to give their all for the win.

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East Tennessee State
81.8%

Western Carolina
18.2%

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.14		5
	1.14		5.5
	1.14		4.53
	1.12		5.33

Latest Results

23.01.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Citadel Bulldogs basketball – 84:55
21.01.26 Chattanooga Mocs basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 66:67
17.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 75:76
14.01.26 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 72:68
10.01.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – UNC Greensboro Spartans basketball – 86:60

24.01.26 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – Virginia Military Keydets basketball – 88:58
21.01.26 Mercer Bears basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 88:76
17.01.26 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – Chattanooga Mocs basketball – 82:90
14.01.26 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 72:68
10.01.26 Citadel Bulldogs basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 79:77 OT

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, East Tennessee State won 1.

East Tennessee State is undoubtedly in great shape (last 5 games: 4 wins).

Western Carolina has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 2).

In this match, East Tennessee State is the undisputed favorite.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, East Tennessee State won 12 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 8 matches, and goals 1478:1360. (average 73.9:68).

Including home matches between the teams, East Tennessee State won 7 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 696:622. (average 77.3:69.1).

Latest Head To Head

14.01.26 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 72:68
12.02.25 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 76:67
22.01.25 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 85:58
17.02.24 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 70:65
10.01.24 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 66:80

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.15 (9.58%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.69 (8.68%)

3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (8.58%)

4. Duke Blue Devils: 9.2 (5.36%)

5. Connecticut Huskies: 12.8 (3.85%)

6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.85%)

7. Iowa State: 15.4 (3.2%)

8. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (2.9%)

9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18.8 (2.62%)

10. Florida Gators: 20.6 (2.4%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20.6 (2.4%)

12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.83%)

13. Texas Tech: 28.4 (1.74%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.7%)

15. Michigan State: 29.5 (1.67%)

16. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 31.8 (1.55%)

17. Kansas Jayhawks: 33.4 (1.48%)

18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.37%)

19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.2%)

20. Arkansas State: 41 (1.2%)

21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.13%)

22. Virginia Cavaliers: 53.4 (0.92%)

23. Louisville: 60.2 (0.82%)

24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 73.2 (0.67%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.66%)

27. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 79 (0.62%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

30. Boise State: 100 (0.49%)

31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

33. Colorado State: 100 (0.49%)

34. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

35. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

36. Kansas State: 100 (0.49%)

37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

38. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

39. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

40. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.49%)

41. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

42. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

43. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

44. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

45. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

46. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

47. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

48. Florida State: 100 (0.49%)

49. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

50. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

51. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

52. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

53. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

55. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.47%)

56. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.43%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.41%)

61. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

62. St. Louis Billikens: 125.25 (0.39%)

63. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Baylor Bears: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

72. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

73. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

74. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

75. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

76. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

77. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

78. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

79. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

81. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

82. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

83. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

84. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

85. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

86. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

87. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Creighton: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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