- Samford (19-9) is a -13.5 point favorite vs VMI (6-22)
- Total (Over/Under): 146.5 points
- Watch the game on ESPN+
The Samford Bulldogs (19-9) visit Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets (6-22) on Feb. 18. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Lexington.
Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).
The Samford vs. VMI Over/Under is 146.5 total points.
Bet now on VMI vs Samford & all college basketball games with BetMGM
Samford vs. VMI Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Samford | -13.5 -115 | O 146.5 -110 | -1200 |
| VMI | +13.5 -105 | U 146.5 -110 | +725 |
Samford vs VMI Prediction for Today’s Game:
Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Samford will win this game with 72.7% confidence.
Samford vs VMI Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts VMI will cover the spread with 52.4% confidence.
Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Samford and VMI, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.
Bet now on VMI vs Samford and all games with BetMGM
Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford have covered the Spread in 22 of their last 38 games (+4.40 Units / 11% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 5 of their last 6 games (+3.80 Units / 54% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 13 games (+3.60 Units / 25% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 23 of their last 43 games (+3.15 Units / 7% ROI)
VMI Basketball Best Bets Today:
- VMI has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 23 games (+8.00 Units / 30% ROI)
- VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 11 of their last 15 games (+6.60 Units / 40% ROI)
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has gone 12-12 against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -4.55% ROI).
- 16-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.05 Units / 1.39% ROI
- 12-11 when betting the Over for -0.1 Units / -0.38% ROI
- 11-12 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -8.33% ROI
VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
VMI has gone 12-13 against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.35% ROI).
- 3-21 when betting on the Moneyline for -12.3 Units / -50.72% ROI
- 13-12 when betting the Over for -0.2 Units / -0.73% ROI
- 12-13 when betting the Under for -2.3 Units / -8.36% ROI
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has 736 turnovers since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Southern Teams
Samford has a 39% free throw rate (546 free throw attempts/1,390 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 31%
Samford has 22.8 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 17.8
Samford has 22.8 free throw attempts per game this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1
VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:
VMI has made 11.3 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
VMI has 12.5 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 18.1
VMI has made 9.8 three-pointers per game this season — 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4
VMI has 13.9 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 17.7
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has averaged 24.8 defensive rebounds per game (594 rebounds/24 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3
Samford has averaged 24.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,355 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.1
Samford has 413 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams
Samford has averaged 7.4 steals per game (413 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3
VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:
VMI has averaged 5.2 steals per game (289 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 20th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6
VMI has averaged 25.5 defensive rebounds per game (1,428 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.1
VMI has allowed opponents to shoot 34% from three (555/1,633) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 5th highest among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 34%
VMI has forced 10.4 turnovers per game (581 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 11th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.7
Bet now on VMI vs Samford and all games with BetMGM
College Basketball Betting at BetMGM
At BetMGM, you can bet online with updated college basketball betting odds. And with live sports betting, the best online sports betting and mobile sports betting (with the BetMGM Sportsbook app) experiences are at BetMGM.
