Western Carolina vs Cincinnati Picks and Predictions for Monday, November 3, 2025

By: Cameron Ross Published 11/03/2025, 02:35 AM ET

Western Carolina vs Cincinnati Information

The Western Carolina Catamounts open the 2025 season Monday night with a game in Fifth Third Arena at 7:00 PM against the Cincinnati Bearcats. Western Carolina struggled immensely a year ago, with just eight wins in 30 games after losing 12 of the last 15 overall, including five in a row. The Cincinnati Bearcats begin this season Tuesday night at home following a 19-win campaign that ended last year in the second round of the College Basketball Crown tournament following an 8-point loss to UCF. Stay in the news with our College Basketball Picks.

Western Carolina Preview

Marcus Kell is the top returning scorer this season for Western Carolina after averaging 11.7 points in nearly 25 minutes per game across 30 games played last season. Cord Stansberry is also back this season for the Catamounts after averaging 11.2 points in 29.8 minutes per game a year ago. Point guard CJ Hyland also returns this season after averaging 4.7 points per game in more than 21 minutes of action last season as a freshman and is expected to make a huge leap as a sophomore this season.

Cincinnati Preview

Offensively, Cincinnati was below average a year ago, ranking 257 in the country, averaging 71.1 points on nearly 45% shooting from the floor. The Cincinnati defense was the team's best attribute last season, ranking 33rd nationally, allowing 6.2 points on just over 43% shooting from the floor. Senior Day Day Thomas is the top scorer back for Cincinnati this season after averaging 10.2 points and 25.5 minutes of action a season ago.

Western Carolina vs Cincinnati Prediction

Cincinnati is the far better team in this matchup, and it will show from the opening minutes Monday night. Look for Cincinnati to dominate this game, start to finish, as they roll to an easy victory against a lackluster Western Carolina team. Take the Bearcats to open the 2025 season Monday night with a win and cover at home. Final Score Prediction, Cincinnati Bearcats win and cover 97-61

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