Samford vs Alabama A&M Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 21

Alabama A&M's head coach Otis Hughley Jr. signals during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022, in Champaign, Ill. (AP Photo/Michael Allio)
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  • Samford is a -15.5 point favorite vs Alabama A&M
  • Total (Over/Under): 163.5 points
  • Samford / Alabama A&M TV channel: ESPN+

The Samford Bulldogs visit Alabama A&M Events Center to take on the Alabama A&M Bulldogs on Dec. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Huntsville, AL.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).

The Samford vs. Alabama A&M Over/Under is 163.5 total points.

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Samford vs. Alabama A&M Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford-15.5 -110O 163.5 -110-1200
Alabama A&M +15.5 -110U 163.5 -110+750

Samford vs Alabama A&M Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Samford vs Alabama A&M Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Samford will cover the spread with 56.4% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+15.25 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 32 games (+12.35 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+4.90 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Samford have covered the Spread in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
  • Alabama A&M has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 13 games at home (+9.85 Units / 66% ROI)
  • Alabama A&M has hit the Team Total Under in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.40 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Alabama A&M has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Alabama A&M have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.50 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Alabama A&M has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 13 games at home (+0.50 Units / 2% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 5-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.5 Units / -4.55% ROI).

  • 7-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.55 Units / 6.37% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Under for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI

Alabama A&M Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Alabama A&M has a 1-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.7 Units / -76.14% ROI).

  • 1-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -7.15 Units / -75.66% ROI
  • 5-3 when betting the Over for +1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI
  • 3-5 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -28.41% ROI

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Samford has averaged 86.9 points per game (3,997 points/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.6

Samford assisted on 599 field goals last season — most among Southern Teams

Alabama A&M Offensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama A&M averaged 15.4 turnovers per game (507 turnovers/33 games) last season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Alabama A&M made 4.2 three-pointers per game last season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Alabama A&M has a 43% free throw rate (1,057 free throw attempts/2,467 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2023-24 season — highest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 34%

Alabama A&M had 25.6 free throw attempts per game last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 19.2

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Samford stole the ball 341 times last season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 10.3 steals per game (473 steals/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Alabama A&M Defensive Stats & Trends:

Alabama A&M has averaged 19.9 defensive rebounds per game (219 rebounds/11 games) this season — 3rd lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.2

Alabama A&M has averaged 7.8 steals per game (341 steals/44 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 5th best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Alabama A&M averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (769 rebounds/33 games) last season — 4th best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Alabama A&M allowed an average of 1.31 points per shot (2,499 points/1,904 shots) last season — 6th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23


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