The Catamounts will play the Spartans on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Your timezone's tip off time is 4:30 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
The Western Carolina and USC Upstate basketball teams will play on Saturday, December 16th, 2023 as the 2023-24 college basketball season continues to roll along. Now that both teams have a few games under their belts, let’s size up this matchup by looking at some performance metrics and key stats.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Western Carolina currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking so far in the 2023-24 season. The SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for USC Upstate is 96.67.
- Away Western Carolina - Western Carolina heads into this game with a 3-2 record as an away team, ranking them 1st in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Home USC Upstate - USC Upstate will host Western Carolina sporting a 2-1 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the Big South Conference for home team wins for the 2023-24 season.
- Conference Win Percentage - Western Carolina currently ranks 1st (0.000) in the Southern Conference, with USC Upstate now standing 1st (0.000) for their conference win percentage in the 2023 Big South Conference for the 2023-24 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Western Carolina has a 0.778 overall win percentage. Their opponent, USC Upstate, has a 0.400 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Western Carolina has a 7-2 regular season overall record. USC Upstate has notched a 4-6 standing so far in the 2023-24 college basketball season.
Moneyline Mage
Spelling out the winners with humor since the middle ages.
Ladies and gentlemen, grab your wands and prepare for a magical showdown on Saturday, December 16th, 2023. Western Carolina, with a 7-2 overall standing, will face off against USC Upstate, who currently stands at 4-6.
In the mystical realm of college basketball, conference records hold immense power. They determine the seeds for the conference tournament, leading teams closer to glory. Western Carolina, with a 0-0 Southern Conference standing, seeks to cast a spell and claim their rightful place. Meanwhile, USC Upstate, with a 0-0 Big South Conference standing, seeks to enchant their way to victory.
Western Carolina arrives with the momentum of a won game streak, while their opponent, USC Upstate, carries the burden of a lost game streak. The battle between these two mystical forces promises to be a thrilling spectacle.
To truly experience the enchantment of this game, our point spread, total, and moneyline tables show the best lines and odds. If you want to join in the magic, place a bet at BetMGM, BetWay, or Betrivers.
Before the tip-off, take a moment to review each team's futures odds and current standings below. The mystic energies of college basketball await, so let the battle begin!
Best Catamounts at Spartans Odds
| Underdog USC Upstate | Favorite Western Carolina |
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| Underdog USC Upstate | Favorite Western Carolina |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Western Carolina is a -4.5 -110 point spread favorite at BetRivers, while USC Upstate is a +4.5 -105 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 143.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 145.5 -129 points at BetRivers, and that means you risk $129 to win $100 betting the under.
Western Carolina is a -205 moneyline favorite at BetRivers and USC Upstate is a +170 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Western Carolina
USC Upstate
12/16/23 4:30pm EST | -4.5 -115+4.5 -105 |
Underdog USC Upstate - USC Upstate bettors risk $100 to win $95.24 at -105 odds.
A +4.5 USC Upstate underdog bet wins if they lose by 4 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 5 or more.
Favorite Western Carolina - Western Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $86.96 at -115 odds.
A -4.5 Western Carolina favorite bet wins if they win by 5 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 4 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Western Carolina at USC Upstate 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.
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Western Carolina
USC Upstate
First to 5 Points
12/16/23 4:30pm EST | -135-105Bet |
Western Carolina
USC Upstate
First to 10 Points
12/16/23 4:30pm EST | -145+105Bet |
Western Carolina
USC Upstate
First to 15 Points
12/16/23 4:30pm EST | -155+110Bet |
Western Carolina
USC Upstate
Game to Overtime
12/16/23 4:30pm EST | Yes +1100No -10000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Big South | ||||||||
| USC Upstate | 10-20 | 0.333 | 6-7 | 4-12 | 5-11 | +8 | 0.313 | L1 |
| Southern | ||||||||
| Western Carolina | 22-10 | 0.688 | 12-3 | 10-6 | 11-7 | +4 | 0.611 | L1 |
Western Carolina & USC Upstate 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
USC Upstate Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM USC Upstate YR: futures available
Western Carolina & USC Upstate 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 USC Upstate 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 Saturday, December 16th, 2023 at 4:30 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 USC Upstate Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Western Carolina vs USC Upstate 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.