Samford vs VMI Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 10

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  • Samford (13-9) is a -19.5 point favorite vs VMI (8-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 171.5 points
  • Samford / VMI TV channel: ESPN+

The Samford Bulldogs (13-9) visit Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets (8-13) on Feb. 10. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Lexington, VA.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -19.5 (-110).

The Samford vs. VMI Over/Under is 171.5 total points.

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Samford vs. VMI Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford-19.5 -110O 171.5 -110-2500
VMI +19.5 -110U 171.5 -110+1050

Samford vs VMI Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Samford vs VMI Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Samford will cover the spread with 52.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games (+16.85 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.60 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 away games (+9.90 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 10 of their last 12 away games (+7.70 Units / 56% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.45 Units / 39% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.50 Units / 20% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 11 games at home (+2.30 Units / 18% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 11 games at home (+0.50 Units / 4% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 13-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.1 Units / 12.81% ROI).

  • 17-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +15.15 Units / 15.47% ROI
  • 10-12 when betting the Over for -3.25 Units / -13.4% ROI
  • 12-10 when betting the Under for +1 Units / 4.14% ROI

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 8-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-6.25 Units / -27.12% ROI).

  • 1-18 when betting on the Moneyline for -14.15 Units / -74.47% 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

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has a 37% free throw rate (1,227 free throw attempts/3,294 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%

Samford has averaged 18.6 assists per game (427 assists/23 games) this season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Samford has averaged 87.9 points per game (2,022 points/23 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 74.0

Samford has averaged 87.9 points per game (2,022 points/23 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 76.1

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has a 23% free throw rate (773 free throw attempts/3,314 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

VMI has averaged 15.6 turnovers per game (358 turnovers/23 games) this season — 4th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

VMI has 14.1 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.6

VMI has averaged 1.18 points per shot (1,645 points/1,391 shots) this season — tied for 24th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 9.4 steals per game (517 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford has 257 steals this season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 11.2 steals per game (257 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Samford has averaged 11.2 steals per game (257 steals/23 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has allowed 10.0 made three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.3

VMI has averaged 5.4 steals per game (299 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

VMI has averaged 26.0 defensive rebounds per game (598 rebounds/23 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.2

VMI has averaged 24.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,345 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.6


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