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Samford vs. Western Carolina prediction: Why Samford is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/1/2026]
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Written by Jason Bevilacqua, Head of Content and Communities
Get Samford vs Western Carolina predictions for college basketball Sunday.
Western Carolina and Samford are scheduled to meet in men's college basketball action at Ramsey Regional Activity Center on Sunday, starting at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model gives Samford a slight edge with a 53% win probability over Western Carolina.
This article offers a closer look at Sunday's Samford vs. Western Carolina matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Samford vs. Western Carolina prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Sunday's NCAA basketball game between Samford and Western Carolina 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Samford a 53% chance of beating Western Carolina. Our predicted final score has Samford winning 76-75.
According to our model, Samford (+1.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the over/under total of 153.5 points has a 53% chance of staying under.
Samford vs. Western Carolina odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Samford | Western Carolina |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +1.5 (-118) | -1.5 (-102) |
| Moneyline | -110 | -104 |
| Total | o153.5 (-115) | u153.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Samford vs. Western Carolina picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Samford +1.5 | -118 |
| Moneyline | Samford | -110 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 153.5 total points.
Samford vs. Western Carolina game-day updates and essential details
Sunday's men's college basketball matchup between Western Carolina and Samford at Ramsey Regional Activity Center is scheduled to commence at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Samford vs. Western Carolina
- Date: Sunday, February 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Ramsey Regional Activity Center
Conclusion
We predict Samford, with a 53% win probability, will likely beat Western Carolina on Sunday.
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Jason Bevilacqua, an expert in MLB, NHL, NBA, MLS, and NFL, delivers game previews, best bets, and props. Since 2020, as Head of Social and Community at Dimers, he has contributed insightful articles utilizing data-driven models and simulations.
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