- Samford is a -18.5 point favorite vs VMI
- Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
- VMI / Samford TV channel: ESPN+
The VMI Keydets visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs on Jan. 9. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Homewood, AL.
Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-105).
The VMI vs. Samford Over/Under is 158.5 total points.
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VMI vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| VMI | +18.5 -115 | O 158.5 -110 | +1100 |
| Samford | -18.5 -105 | U 158.5 -110 | -2500 |
VMI 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.
VMI vs Samford Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VMI will cover the spread with 51.3% confidence for today’s game.
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VMI Basketball Best Bets Today:
- VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 away games (+7.45 Units / 41% ROI)
- VMI has hit the Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 away games (+3.40 Units / 19% ROI)
- VMI have covered the Spread in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.75 Units / 2% ROI)
- VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 15 of their last 28 games (+0.04 Units / 0% ROI)
Samford Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Samford has hit the Moneyline in their last 16 games at home (+16.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 25 of their last 33 games (+15.25 Units / 11% ROI)
- Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 20 of their last 33 games (+5.00 Units / 13% ROI)
- Samford have covered the Spread in 11 of their last 17 games at home (+4.45 Units / 24% ROI)
- Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.15 Units / 8% ROI)
VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
VMI has a 8-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.7 Units / 38.68% ROI).
- 2-9 when betting on the Moneyline for -3.25 Units / -29.55% ROI
- 4-7 when betting the Over for -3.75 Units / -30.74% ROI
- 7-4 when betting the Under for +2.65 Units / 22.08% ROI
Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Samford has a 7-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+0.4 Units / 2.8% ROI).
- 10-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.55 Units / 6% ROI
- 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 2.44% ROI
- 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / -11.93% ROI
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 averaged 14.1 turnovers per game (650 turnovers/46 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 7th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 11.8
VMI averaged 10.7 assists per game (333 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 13th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4
Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has averaged 87.1 points per game (4,268 points/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.6
Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0
Samford has made 12.0 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9
Samford assisted on 599 field goals last season — most among Southern Teams
VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:
VMI averaged 5.5 steals per game (172 steals/31 games) last season — tied for 45th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.7
VMI averaged 25.4 defensive rebounds per game (788 rebounds/31 games) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7
VMI has averaged 8.7 steals per game (130 steals/15 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.5
VMI has averaged 8.7 steals per game (130 steals/15 games) this season — tied for 41st best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.2
Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:
Samford has 500 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — most among Southern Teams
Samford averaged 10.0 steals per game (341 steals/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5
Samford stole the ball 341 times last season — most among Southern Teams
Samford has averaged 10.2 steals per game (500 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
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