LIPSCOMB BISONS @ WESTERN CAROLINA CATAMOUNTS

Catamounts bring record-setting perimeter momentum

Western Carolina set an NCAA Division I record with 29 three-pointers in a 136-68 home-opening win over Virginia University of Lynchburg, with nine Catamounts making at least one; that output is not guaranteed to repeat.

Martin and Simpkins headline Lipscomb’s scoring

Devyn Martin averages 16.0 points and a team-best 8.3 rebounds, while Takai Simpkins leads Lipscomb with 17.5 points per game.

Lipscomb arrives off a strong rivalry-game finish

Lipscomb beat Belmont 88-75 on Nov. 10 after shooting 18-for-30 in the second half; Devyn Martin led with 23 points.

A quick rematch of a lopsided first meeting

Lipscomb won the first meeting 83-62 last season in Nashville, and Western Carolina hosts the second.

Pick Ideas

Angles drawn from the matchup analysis above and refreshed as the news changes. They are a separate read from the LineCrush pick for this matchup, so the two can land on different sides.

Western Carolina moneyline, price-sensitive

Lean Western Carolina at home only at a value price; Kalshi listed about 67%, while conventional spread and moneyline odds were unavailable.

Wait for the total before considering an over

With no standard total available, consider an over only if the posted number is meaningfully below the mid-to-upper 150s projected range; otherwise pass.