Samford vs VMI Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 1

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  • Samford is a -6.5 point favorite vs VMI
  • Total (Over/Under): 149.5 points
  • Samford / VMI TV channel: ESPN+

The Samford Bulldogs visit Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets on Jan. 1. Tip off is scheduled for 1:00pm EST in Lexington, VA.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -6.5 (-110).

The Samford vs. VMI Over/Under is 149.5 total points.

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Samford vs. VMI Odds, Spread, Over/Under

Samford vs VMI Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 62.6% 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 56.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 20 of their last 31 games (+7.90 Units / 23% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.00 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+0.95 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • VMI have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.10 Units / 9% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+2.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • VMI have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+2.75 Units / 8% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 13 games at home (+2.60 Units / 18% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 5-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.6 Units / -13.17% ROI).

  • 5-6 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.3 Units / -8.3% ROI
  • 5-6 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -13.22% ROI
  • 6-5 when betting the Under for +0.5 Units / 4.13% ROI

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 3-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.6 Units / -32.73% ROI).

  • 2-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -6.3 Units / -57.8% ROI
  • 4-6 when betting the Over for -2.6 Units / -23.64% ROI
  • 6-4 when betting the Under for +1.6 Units / 14.55% ROI

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (480 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

VMI averaged 1.14 points per shot (2,127 points/1,860 shots) last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VMI has made 11.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.2

VMI has attempted 445 threes this season — most among Southern Teams

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.4

Samford forced 16.0 turnovers per game (544 turnovers/34 games) last season — tied for 6th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — 7th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI averaged 15.5 turnovers per game (480 turnovers/31 games) last season — highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.6

VMI averaged 1.14 points per shot (2,127 points/1,860 shots) last season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VMI has made 11.5 three-pointers per game this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 9.2

VMI has attempted 445 threes this season — most among Southern Teams


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