Samford vs VMI Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 18

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  • 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.

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Samford vs. VMI Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford-13.5 -115O 146.5 -110-1200
VMI +13.5 -105U 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.


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  • 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 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


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