Western Carolina vs Lipscomb Prediction 11/22/2025 Today’s College Basketball Picks

In this article we will formulate a Western Carolina vs Lipscomb prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, November 22nd at Allen Arena in Nashville, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Preview

The Western Carolina Catamounts are 3-2 this season after they defeated UNC Asheville by a score of 80-73 in their last game. Western Carolina led 41-38 at halftime and scored 39 points in the second half to maintain the lead and get the win. The Catamounts shot 42% from the field, 26% on three pointers, and 79% on free throws in the game. Cord Stansberry led WCU with 29 points and five rebounds, while Tahlan Pettway added 12 points and two assists in the win. 

Prior to that game, Western Carolina defeated Stetson by a score of 76-65 and a non-D1 team by a score of 95-44. The Catamounts have scored 73.6 points per game with 41.4 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game, while they have allowed 74.2 points against per game this season. Cord Stansberry is averaging 17.0 points and 4.8 rebounds per game, while Julien Soumaoro is averaging 14.6 points and 4.8 rebounds per game for the Catamounts. Western Carolina is shooting 41.6% from the field, 72.6% on free throws, and 30.7% on three pointers this season. 

Lipscomb Bisons Betting Preview

The Lipscomb Bisons are 1-4 this year after they lost to Belmont by a score of 75-68 in their last game. Lipscomb trailed 26-24 at halftime and was outscored 50-44 in the second half in the loss. The Bisons shot 32% from the field, 29% on three pointers, and 90% on free throws in the game. Grant Asman led Lipscomb with 13 points and five rebounds, while Mateo Esmeraldo added 12 points and eight rebounds in the loss.

Prior to that game, Lipscomb defeated a non-D1 team by a score of 98-53, but did lose to UNC Asheville by a score of 69-64 before that. The Bisons have scored 73.6 points per game with 38.2 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game, while they have allowed 78.8 points against per game this season. Grant Asman is averaging 12.4 points and 6.2 rebounds per game, while Ross Candelino is averaging 12.0 points and 5.4 rebounds per game for the Bisons. Lipscomb is shooting 38.9% from the field, 86.1% on free throws, and 28.2% on three pointers this year. 

Why the Lipscomb Bisons will win

• Lipscomb has won each of its last 21 day games at Allen Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Western Carolina has lost each of its last four road games following a home win.
• Western Carolina has lost the first half in nine of its last 11 road games against non-Conference opponents.

Why the Western Carolina Catamounts will win

• Western Carolina has won six of its last seven games against the ASUN Conference.
• Lipscomb has lost five of its last six games.
• Western Carolina has won the first half in each of its last three games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Western Carolina vs Lipscomb Prediction 

Lipscomb comes into this contest having a rough start to their season, as they are still searching for their first D1 win of the year. The Bisons are shooting just 39% from the field, but they have played better defense in their last three games. Western Carolina has won three games in a row and they are shooting 42% from the field. The Catamounts have two ugly losses to Duke and Cincinnati, but they have been solid in their other three games. Take Western Carolina to cover here.

David Racey's Pick: Western Carolina +2.5