Wofford vs Samford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 31

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  • Samford (11-8) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Wofford (8-9)
  • Total (Over/Under): 158.5 points
  • Wofford / Samford TV channel: ESPN+

The Wofford Terriers (8-9) visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs (11-8) on Jan. 31. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Homewood, AL.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-110).

The Wofford vs. Samford Over/Under is 158.5 total points.

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Wofford vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Wofford+11.5 -110O 158.5 -105+500
Samford -11.5 -110U 158.5 -115-700

Wofford vs Samford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 87.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Wofford vs Samford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wofford will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Wofford has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Wofford have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 16 away games (+4.50 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.45 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.35 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Wofford have covered the 1H Spread in 9 of their last 16 away games (+0.85 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games (+16.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.00 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 16 games at home (+9.80 Units / 55% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Samford have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)

Wofford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wofford has a 8-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.9 Units / -9.6% ROI).

  • 9-8 when betting on the Moneyline for +5.55 Units / 17.18% ROI
  • 13-5 when betting the Over for +7.5 Units / 37.88% ROI
  • 5-13 when betting the Under for -9.3 Units / -46.97% ROI

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 11-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.2 Units / 10.53% ROI).

  • 14-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.1 Units / 13.56% ROI
  • 9-10 when betting the Over for -2.05 Units / -9.79% ROI
  • 10-9 when betting the Under for +0.1 Units / 0.48% ROI

Wofford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wofford has 17.6 free throw attempts per game this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 17.9

Wofford has an eFG% of 54% this season — tied for 36th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Wofford has an eFG% of 54% since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 32nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Wofford has made 9.5 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 22nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has a 37% free throw rate (1,170 free throw attempts/3,129 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%

Samford has averaged 18.9 assists per game (378 assists/20 games) this season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Samford is shooting 49% (637/1,297) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%

Samford has 22.5 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 17.9

Wofford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wofford has averaged 4.9 steals per game (260 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 8th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Wofford has averaged 3.6 steals per game (72 steals/20 games) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Wofford has averaged 26.2 defensive rebounds per game (524 rebounds/20 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.6

Wofford has forced 8.9 turnovers per game (178 turnovers/20 games) this season — 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 9.4 steals per game (489 steals/52 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford has averaged 11.4 steals per game (229 steals/20 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Samford has averaged 11.4 steals per game (229 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Samford has forced 17.2 turnovers per game (345 turnovers/20 games) this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 11.5


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