Samford vs Wofford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Samford (16-11) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Wofford (12-13)
  • Total (Over/Under): 155.5 points
  • Samford / Wofford TV channel: ESPN+

The Samford Bulldogs (16-11) visit Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium to take on the Wofford Terriers (12-13) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Spartanburg, SC.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Samford vs. Wofford Over/Under is 155.5 total points.

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Samford vs. Wofford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford-5.5 -110O 155.5 -115-250
Wofford +5.5 -110U 155.5 -105+200

Samford vs Wofford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 68.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Samford vs Wofford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Wofford will cover the spread with 53.8% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 24 of their last 28 games (+20.15 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 25 games (+12.80 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 11 of their last 12 away games (+9.90 Units / 75% ROI)
  • Samford have covered the 1H Spread in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.60 Units / 27% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 away games (+5.40 Units / 39% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the Moneyline in 13 of their last 27 games (+5.40 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.90 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.35 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Wofford has hit the Team Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+2.00 Units / 6% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 16-11 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.9 Units / 13.13% ROI).

  • 21-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +14.1 Units / 10.25% ROI
  • 12-15 when betting the Over for -4.55 Units / -15.29% ROI
  • 15-12 when betting the Under for +1.8 Units / 6.07% ROI

Wofford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Wofford has a 12-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.3 Units / -8.04% ROI).

  • 12-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.8 Units / 9.13% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Over for +7.1 Units / 24.78% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Under for -9.65 Units / -33.8% ROI

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 18.7 assists per game (449 assists/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Samford has a 37% free throw rate (1,247 free throw attempts/3,361 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%

Samford is shooting 41% from three (251/613) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Samford is shooting 41% from three (251/613) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 35%

Wofford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Wofford is shooting 47% (646/1,390) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%

Wofford has averaged 10.7 turnovers per game (599 turnovers/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 39th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Wofford has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.3 (760 assists/ 599 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Wofford is shooting 47% (1,552/3,305) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 33rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 9.5 steals per game (531 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford has 271 steals this season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 11.3 steals per game (271 steals/24 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Samford has averaged 11.3 steals per game (271 steals/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Wofford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Wofford has averaged 4.1 steals per game (94 steals/23 games) this season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Wofford has averaged 5.0 steals per game (282 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Wofford has averaged 25.6 defensive rebounds per game (589 rebounds/23 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Wofford has forced 9.0 turnovers per game (207 turnovers/23 games) this season — tied for 4th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 12.0


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