Samford vs UNC Greensboro Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 8

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  • UNC Greensboro (9-12) is a -1.5 point favorite vs Samford (12-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • Samford / UNC Greensboro TV channel: ESPNU

The Samford Bulldogs (12-9) visit Greensboro Coliseum to take on the UNC Greensboro Spartans (9-12) on Feb. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Greensboro, NC.

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

The Samford vs. UNC Greensboro Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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Samford vs. UNC Greensboro Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford+1.5 -115O 151.5 -110+100
UNC Greensboro -1.5 -105U 151.5 -110-120

Samford vs UNC Greensboro Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 51.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Samford vs UNC Greensboro Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Samford will cover the spread with 58.6% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games (+16.85 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 away games (+9.85 Units / 71% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 away games (+8.90 Units / 68% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.55 Units / 53% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 27 games (+7.90 Units / 25% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the 1H Moneyline in 18 of their last 27 games (+5.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 27 games (+3.20 Units / 10% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 25 games (+2.25 Units / 3% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the Game Total Over in 15 of their last 27 games (+1.80 Units / 6% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 12-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI).

  • 16-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.15 Units / 14.6% ROI
  • 10-11 when betting the Over for -2.15 Units / -9.29% ROI
  • 11-10 when betting the Under for +0 Units / 0% ROI

UNC Greensboro Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UNC Greensboro has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.2 Units / -26.9% ROI).

  • 12-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.95 Units / 9.95% ROI
  • 12-9 when betting the Over for +2.1 Units / 9.09% ROI
  • 9-12 when betting the Under for -4.2 Units / -18.18% ROI

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has a 37% free throw rate (1,200 free throw attempts/3,243 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%

Samford has averaged 88.4 points per game (1,944 points/22 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 76.0

Samford has averaged 18.5 assists per game (408 assists/22 games) this season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Samford is shooting 41% from three (230/566) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UNC Greensboro Offensive Stats & Trends:

UNC Greensboro is shooting 40% from three (224/557) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UNC Greensboro has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (345 assists/ 219 TOs) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UNC Greensboro is shooting 38% from three (478/1,275) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UNC Greensboro has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,724 points/1,331 shots) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 9.4 steals per game (506 steals/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford has averaged 11.2 steals per game (246 steals/22 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Samford has 506 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 11.2 steals per game (246 steals/22 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UNC Greensboro Defensive Stats & Trends:

UNC Greensboro has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (512/1,293) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 43%

UNC Greensboro has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,358 rebounds/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.6

UNC Greensboro has averaged 6.8 steals per game (149 steals/22 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6

UNC Greensboro has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (512/1,293) this season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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