Texas Southern vs Samford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Nov. 17

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  • Samford is a -12.5 point favorite vs Texas Southern
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Texas Southern / Samford TV channel: ESPN+

The Texas Southern Tigers visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs on Nov. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 3:00pm EST in Homewood, AL.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -12.5 (-110).

The Texas Southern vs. Samford Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Texas Southern vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Texas Southern+12.5 -110O 158.5 -110+575
Samford -12.5 -110U 158.5 -110-900

Texas Southern vs Samford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Texas Southern vs Samford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Samford will cover the spread with 60.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Texas Southern has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 32 games (+6.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Texas Southern has hit the 1H Moneyline in 7 of their last 19 away games (+5.70 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Texas Southern has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 32 games (+1.90 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Texas Southern has hit the Game Total Under in 10 of their last 19 away games (+0.10 Units / 0% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 28 of their last 33 games (+21.80 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in their last 17 games at home (+17.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 14 of their last 18 games at home (+9.25 Units / 44% ROI)
  • Samford have covered the 1H Spread in 14 of their last 19 games at home (+8.10 Units / 37% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 19 games at home (+6.35 Units / 30% ROI)

Texas Southern Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Texas Southern has a 1-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI).

  • 0-3 when betting on the Moneyline for -3 Units / -100% ROI
  • 1-2 when betting the Over for -1.2 Units / -36.36% ROI
  • 2-1 when betting the Under for +0.9 Units / 27.27% ROI

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 0-2 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.2 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 1-1 when betting on the Moneyline for -0.45 Units / -16.67% ROI
  • 2-0 when betting the Over for +2 Units / 90.91% ROI
  • 0-2 when betting the Under for -2.2 Units / -100% ROI

Texas Southern Offensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Southern averaged 11.7 turnovers per game (352 turnovers/30 games) last season — 3rd best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 12.9

Texas Southern had 17.2 free throw attempts per game last season — tied for 2nd lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 20.4

Texas Southern averaged 9.9 offensive rebounds per game (298 rebounds/30 games) last season — 4th best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 9.7

Texas Southern made 217 three-pointers last season — 2nd most among SWAC Teams

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Samford assisted on 599 field goals last season — most among Southern Teams

Samford averaged 17.6 assists per game (599 assists/34 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Texas Southern Defensive Stats & Trends:

Texas Southern averaged 23.2 defensive rebounds per game (696 rebounds/30 games) last season — 5th best among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 22.4

Texas Southern averaged 6.6 steals per game (199 steals/30 games) last season — 4th lowest among SWAC Teams; League Avg: 7.7

Texas Southern forced 11.8 turnovers per game (354 turnovers/30 games) last season — 5th lowest among SWAC Teams ; League Avg: 12.9

Texas Southern allowed opponents to shoot 43% (735/1,726) last season — 2nd best among SWAC Teams ; League Avg: 45%

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

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

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

Samford stole the ball 341 times last season — most among Southern Teams

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


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