Samford vs Chattanooga Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

Chattanooga head coach Dan Earl directs his team during the first half of an NCAA men's college basketball championship game against Furman for the Southern Conference tournament, Monday, March 6, 2023, in Asheville, N.C. (AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
(AP Photo/Kathy Kmonicek)
  • Chattanooga is a -1.5 point favorite vs Samford
  • Total (Over/Under): 156.5 points
  • Samford / Chattanooga TV channel: ESPNU

The Samford Bulldogs visit McKenzie Arena to take on the Chattanooga Mocs on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Chattanooga, TN, USA.

Chattanooga is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -1.5 (+105).

The Samford vs. Chattanooga Over/Under is 156.5 total points.

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Samford vs. Chattanooga Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford+1.5 -125O 156.5 -110-110
Chattanooga -1.5 +105U 156.5 -110-110

Samford vs Chattanooga Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 78.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Samford vs Chattanooga Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Samford will cover the spread with 66.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 33 games (+14.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+9.60 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 11 of their last 16 away games (+5.25 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.60 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 21 of their last 31 games (+10.65 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.60 Units / 21% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Chattanooga has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Chattanooga have covered the Spread in 16 of their last 31 games (+0.55 Units / 2% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -10.16% ROI).

  • 13-4 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.9 Units / 4.86% ROI
  • 7-10 when betting the Over for -4.05 Units / -21.6% ROI
  • 10-7 when betting the Under for +2.3 Units / 12.33% ROI

Chattanooga Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Chattanooga has a 9-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI).

  • 10-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +2.25 Units / 3.37% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.2 Units / 1.07% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.16% 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 assisted on 599 field goals last season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 86.0 points per game (4,560 points/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.8

Samford has averaged 86.0 points per game (4,560 points/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.3

Chattanooga Offensive Stats & Trends:

Chattanooga made 10.2 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Chattanooga has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (322 assists/ 199 TOs) this season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Chattanooga shot 61% from inside the arc (412/673) last season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Chattanooga is shooting 75% from the free throw line (655/871) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 70%

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 has 532 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 10.0 steals per game (532 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Samford has averaged 10.0 steals per game (532 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Chattanooga Defensive Stats & Trends:

Chattanooga averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (834 rebounds/32 games) last season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Chattanooga allowed opponents to shoot 42% (803/1,930) last season — tied for 31st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Chattanooga allowed an average of 1.15 points per shot (2,219 points/1,930 shots) last season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.23

Chattanooga has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,299 rebounds/51 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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