UNC Greensboro vs Western Carolina Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The UNC Greensboro Spartans and Western Carolina Catamounts meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Ramsey Center. Here’s a UNC Greensboro vs Western Carolina Prediction. This article will include a UNC Greensboro vs Western Carolina Pick.

UNC Greensboro Spartans Betting Preview

The UNC Greensboro Spartans beat VMI and Wofford, and they play East Tennessee State next. UNC Greensboro has won 4 straight games.

The UNC Greensboro Spartans are averaging 81.7 points on 45.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.4 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Justin Neely is averaging 17.9 points and 11.9 rebounds, while KJ Younger is averaging 14.6 points and 4.8 rebounds. Donald Whitehead Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Lillan Marville is grabbing 2.2 rebounds. The UNC Greensboro Spartans are shooting 36 percent from beyond the arc and 70 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Greensboro Spartans are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.6 rebounds per game.

Western Carolina Catamounts Betting Preview

The Western Carolina Catamounts beat The Citadel and Chattanooga, and they play VMI next. Western Carolina has split its last 10 games.

The Western Carolina Catamounts are averaging 81.3 points on 44.3 percent shooting and allowing 82.3 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Marcus Kell is averaging 13.5 points and 4.6 rebounds, while Cord Stansberry is averaging 13.2 points and 2 assists. Julien Soumaoro is the third double-digit scorer and Justin Johnson is grabbing 2.5 rebounds. The Western Carolina Catamounts are shooting 33.2 percent from beyond the arc and 69.7 percent from the free throw line. The Western Carolina Catamounts are allowing 36.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 36.3 rebounds per game.

Why the Western Carolina Catamounts will win

• Western Carolina has won each of its last four night games at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• North Carolina-Greensboro has lost three of its last four road night games against Conference opponents.

Why the North Carolina-Greensboro Spartans will win

• North Carolina-Greensboro has won each of its last nine road games against Western Carolina.
• Western Carolina has lost the first half in 13 of its last 17 games against the Southern Conference at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center.

Total Points Facts

• Eight of the last nine games between North Carolina-Greensboro and Western Carolina at Liston B. Ramsey Regional Activity Center have produced a total of 144 or fewer points.
• Each of North Carolina-Greensboro’s last four night games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 159+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Western Carolina ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for rebounds per game this season (38.9).
• North Carolina-Greensboro ranks 37th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.6).
• North Carolina-Greensboro ranks 43rd among Division 1 teams for turnover percentage this season (12.8%).

UNC Greensboro vs Western Carolina Prediction

Western Carolina is getting the benefit of the doubt because it’s at home, but you can argue UNC Greensboro is the better team. UNC Greensboro doesn’t defend much, but it’s a highly efficient offensive side, while Western Carolina struggles at both ends of the floor. UNC Greensboro has won 9 of the last 10 games against Western Carolina, which includes a 3-point win a couple of weeks ago. Western Carolina is 9-14 ATS on the season and is 2-6 ATS in its last 8 games as a favorite. Since January 10, Western Carolina is 2-3 SU as a favorite. Give me the points in a game Greensboro could win outright.

Randy Chambers's Pick: UNC Greensboro +5.5