The Catamounts will play the Bulldogs on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Western Carolina and Samford are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Western Carolina currently has a 98.33 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for Samford is 98.33.
- Away Western Carolina - Western Carolina starts this game with a 1-7 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home Samford - Samford meets Western Carolina boasting a 4-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Southern Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Western Carolina currently ranks 2nd (0.500) in the Southern Conference, with Samford now standing 2nd (0.500) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southern Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Western Carolina has a 0.385 overall win percentage, with Samford matching up with a 0.533 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Western Carolina currently possesses 5-8 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, Samford has tallied a 8-7 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Oh, ho, ho! Western Carolina faces Samford in a battle on Wednesday!
These two teams are tied in the Southern Conference with 1-1 records. Western Carolina is looking to extend their winning streak, while Samford aims to bounce back from a loss. Conference records will determine tournament seeds, so this game is crucial. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game.
With a 5-8 overall standing, Western Carolina seeks to improve against 8-7 Samford. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magic of the court unfold as these two teams clash!
Best Catamounts at Bulldogs Odds
| Underdog Western Carolina | Favorite Samford |
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| Over | Under |
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| Underdog Western Carolina | Favorite Samford |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Samford is a -7.5 -105 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Western Carolina is a +7.5 -115 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 152.5 -115 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $115 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 152.5 -105 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $105 to win $100 betting the under.
Samford is a -325 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Western Carolina is a +260 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
 BetMGMBet |
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Western Carolina
Samford
1/07/26 7:00pm EST | +7.5 -115-7.5 -105 |
Underdog Western Carolina - Western Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A +7.5 Western Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 7 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 8 or more.
Favorite Samford - Samford bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A -7.5 Samford favorite bet wins if they win by 8 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 7 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Carolina at Samford Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
| BetMGM Bet |
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Western Carolina
Samford
First to 5 Points
1/07/26 7:00pm EST | +105-145Bet |
Western Carolina
Samford
First to 10 Points
1/07/26 7:00pm EST | +115-160Bet |
Western Carolina
Samford
First to 15 Points
1/07/26 7:00pm EST | +125-175Bet |
Western Carolina
Samford
Game to Overtime
1/07/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +875No -5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Samford | 10-12 | 0.455 | 6-3 | 3-8 | 3-6 | +4 | 0.333 | L1 |
| Western Carolina | 8-12 | 0.400 | 6-2 | 2-10 | 4-5 | +3 | 0.444 | W2 |
Western Carolina & Samford Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Western Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Western Carolina YR: futures available
Samford Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Samford YR: futures available
Western Carolina & Samford Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Western Carolina vs Samford College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, January 7th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Western Carolina vs Samford Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Carolina vs Samford Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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