The set-up: Western Carolina is 8-10 so far, while the Citadel Bulldogs are 9-7. The Catamounts come in hungry to return to the winners circle after a loss to Chattanooga last time out. The Citadel won't be lacking for motivation here either after three-straight losses. Betting on "motivated" teams when playing an "over" is something I always look for and this contest sets up perfectly as far as that angle is concerned. Keep your eyes on Xavier Cork for the visiting side, as he had 18 points and four boards in WCU's latest 74-67 loss to the Mocs.

The pick: The Citadel is entering off an 85-66 loss to the Spartans, but Hayden Brown was a bright spot with 19 points and seven boards. Note that the Bulldogs though have seen the total go "over" the number in eight of their last 12 home games after being held to 68 or less points in a SU/ATS loss in their last outing. These teams met last Monday, and the Catamounts posted the 76-75 win. I expect another hard-fought, but even higher-scoring game this time around.

This is a 9* TOTAL PLAY-BOOK on the OVER Western Carolina/Citadel.