The Citadel Bulldogs (12-17, 4-14 SoCon) challenge the Samford Bulldogs (16-15, 6-12 SoCon) in the Southern Conference Tourney at U.S. Cellular Center. Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Friday, March 8, 2019.
Citadel Bulldogs at Samford Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last matchup. Samford got blown out by the 24th-ranked Wofford Terriers, 85-64, while Citadel lost a winnable game to the VMI Keydets, 81-78.
Citadel held VMI to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.8 (below their season average of 24.0) while Samford had a much better free throw rate (0.217 vs. 0.106). Samford’s Robert Allen had a solid performance, recording 16 points and 11 rebounds. Meanwhile, Citadel was led by Lew Stallworth, who contributed 21 points, 10 rebounds and five assists.
Citadel vs. Samford Odds Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Citadel ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (35.6) while Samford ranks 284th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7).
- Samford ranks 68th in steals per game (7.2) while Citadel ranks 154th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- Samford blocks 3.9 opponent shots per game, which is ranked 62nd in the nation. Citadel ranks 129th in blocks allowed per game (3.5).
- Samford ranks 76th in rebounds per game (37.2) while Citadel ranks 286th in rebounds allowed per game (40.7).
- Citadel averages 15.6 assists per game, which ranks 41st in the country. Samford ranks 216th in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
- Citadel’s average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 5.4, up from 0.1 for the season.
- During their last five games, Samford has scored an average of 74.0 points per game (1.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 80.6 points per game (7.5 above their season average).
