UNC Greensboro vs Samford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

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  • Samford (8-5) is a -4.5 point favorite vs UNC Greensboro (5-8)
  • Total (Over/Under): 151.5 points
  • UNC Greensboro / Samford TV channel: ESPN+

The UNC Greensboro Spartans (5-8) visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs (8-5) on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 8:00pm EST in Homewood, AL.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -4.5 (-110).

The UNC Greensboro vs. Samford Over/Under is 151.5 total points.

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UNC Greensboro vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
UNC Greensboro+4.5 -110O 151.5 -110+165
Samford -4.5 -110U 151.5 -110-200

UNC Greensboro vs Samford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 63.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

UNC Greensboro vs Samford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts UNC Greensboro will cover the spread with 57.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • UNC Greensboro has hit the 1H Moneyline in 21 of their last 28 games (+14.20 Units / 19% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 26 games (+11.55 Units / 13% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.55 Units / 20% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.45 Units / 11% ROI)
  • UNC Greensboro has hit the Team Total Over in 8 of their last 13 away games (+2.30 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 21 of their last 26 games (+15.10 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+8.20 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.70 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 16 games at home (+7.60 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 10 of their last 16 games at home (+3.15 Units / 17% ROI)

UNC Greensboro Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

UNC Greensboro has a 4-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.85 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 6-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.2 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.4 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / 0% ROI

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 8-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (+2.5 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 10-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +9 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-6 when betting the Over for +0.35 Units / 0% ROI
  • 6-7 when betting the Under for -1.7 Units / 0% ROI

UNC Greensboro Offensive Stats & Trends:

UNC Greensboro has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (229 assists/ 155 TOs) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

UNC Greensboro is shooting 39% from three (149/385) this season — 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

UNC Greensboro has an eFG% of 55% this season — tied for 23rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

UNC Greensboro has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (155 turnovers/15 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 89.5 points per game (1,342 points/15 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 76.8

Samford has a 38% free throw rate (1,055 free throw attempts/2,807 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 31%

Samford is shooting 41% from three (164/404) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Samford has 22.4 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.0

UNC Greensboro Defensive Stats & Trends:

UNC Greensboro has allowed opponents to shoot 40% (1,076/2,700) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 43%

UNC Greensboro has averaged 25.7 defensive rebounds per game (1,207 rebounds/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8

UNC Greensboro has averaged 26.8 defensive rebounds per game (402 rebounds/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 26.1

UNC Greensboro has allowed 65.9 points per game (3,097 points/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 71.2

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 9.0 steals per game (425 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Samford has 165 steals this season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 11.0 steals per game (165 steals/15 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Samford has 425 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams


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