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Western Carolina Catamounts vs Samford Bulldogs predictions, Feb 01, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

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In an upcoming NCAA College Basketball clash on February 1, 2026, the Western Carolina Catamounts will face off against the Samford Bulldogs at the Catamounts’ home court. Both teams are coming off mixed recent form, with the Catamounts winning 3 of their last 5 matches and the Bulldogs only managing 1 win in the same period.

The bookmakers have given the Catamounts a slight edge with odds of 1.85 for a home win compared to 1.94 for an away win by the Bulldogs. Our model prediction echoes this sentiment, giving the Catamounts a slightly higher probability of victory at 50.5% compared to the Bulldogs’ 49.5%.

In terms of tactical strengths, the Catamounts have shown a solid defense in recent matches, while the Bulldogs have struggled to find consistency on both ends of the court. However, in basketball, anything can happen, and both teams will be looking to capitalize on their opponent’s weaknesses to secure a much-needed win. It promises to be an exciting and closely contested matchup between these two teams.

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Western Carolina
52.4%		 Samford
47.6%

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Betting Odds

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1.75 1.91
1.8 2

Latest Results

29.01.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 88:90
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		 29.01.26 Furman Paladins basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 78:73
24.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Chattanooga Mocs basketball – 75:64
21.01.26 Wofford Terriers basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 88:78
17.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 75:76
14.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 73:77

Facts

  • In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Western Carolina won 0.
  • Recent performances by Western Carolina have been up and down (last 5 games: 3 wins).
  • Samford is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).
  • In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.
  • We predict that Western Carolina will win today’s game, with odds of 1.78.
  • In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Western Carolina won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 15 matches, and goals 1470:1598. (average 73.5:79.9).
  • Including home matches between the teams, Western Carolina won 4 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 695:681. (average 77.2:75.7).

    Latest Head To Head

    07.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 82:77
    22.02.25 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 93:72
    04.01.25 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 69:88
    14.02.24 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 88:62
    16.01.24 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 71:75

    Standings

    NCAA College Basketball Outrights

    1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.3%)

    2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.75 (12.64%)

    3. Duke Blue Devils: 10 (7.27%)

    4. Connecticut Huskies: 12 (6.06%)

    5. Houston Cougars: 12 (6.06%)

    6. Iowa State: 17 (4.28%)

    7. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (4.28%)

    8. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18 (4.04%)

    9. Florida Gators: 19 (3.83%)

    10. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 19 (3.83%)

    11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 23 (3.16%)

    12. Texas Tech: 26 (2.8%)

    13. Michigan State: 31 (2.34%)

    14. Brigham Young: 31 (2.34%)

    15. Kansas Jayhawks: 31 (2.34%)

    16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (2.02%)

    17. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.77%)

    18. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.43%)

    19. Virginia Cavaliers: 67 (1.08%)

    20. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.9%)

    21. Louisville: 81 (0.9%)

    22. North Carolina: 81 (0.9%)

    23. St. Johns Red Storm: 91 (0.8%)

    24. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)

    25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 126 (0.58%)

    26. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.58%)

    27. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)

    28. Wisconsin Badgers: 201 (0.36%)

    29. SMU Mustangs: 201 (0.36%)

    30. UCLA: 201 (0.36%)

    31. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)

    32. St. Louis Billikens: 201 (0.36%)

    33. NC State: 201 (0.36%)

    34. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

    35. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

    36. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

    37. Texas A&M: 251 (0.29%)

    38. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)

    39. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)

    40. UCF Knights: 351 (0.21%)

    41. Seton Hall Pirates: 351 (0.21%)

    42. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

    43. San Diego State: 351 (0.21%)

    44. Missouri Tigers: 351 (0.21%)

    45. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

    46. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

    47. TCU: 501 (0.15%)

    48. Oklahoma Sooners: 501 (0.15%)

    49. Stanford Cardinal: 501 (0.15%)

    50. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

    51. Ole Miss Rebels: 751 (0.1%)

    52. West Virginia: 751 (0.1%)

    53. New Mexico: 751 (0.1%)

    54. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)

    55. Oregon Ducks: 751 (0.1%)

    56. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

    57. South Carolina Gamecocks: 1001 (0.07%)

    58. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)

    59. Pittsburgh Panthers: 1001 (0.07%)

    60. Washington Huskies: 1001 (0.07%)

    61. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)

    62. Utah Utes: 1001 (0.07%)

    63. Northwestern Wildcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    64. Notre Dame: 1001 (0.07%)

    65. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

    66. Xavier Musketeers: 1001 (0.07%)

    67. Mississippi St.: 1001 (0.07%)

    68. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)

    69. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)

    70. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)

    71. Providence Friars: 1001 (0.07%)

    72. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)

    73. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)

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