Samford Bulldogs at Houston Baptist Huskies ATS Prediction 12/07/19

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Expect a fast-paced game when the Samford Bulldogs (5-5) travel to Houston Baptist to play the Huskies (0-6). The game is scheduled to start at 8 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.

Samford Bulldogs vs. Houston Baptist Huskies ATS Odds

In their last matchup, the Huskies lost big to the 19th-ranked Dayton Flyers, 99-68, while the Bulldogs easily got past the Auburn-Montgomery Senators, 97-64.

Samford dominated every stat category in the game. They had an absurd free throw rate of 0.338 (above their season average of 0.193) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.544 (above their season average of 0.501). For those same stats, Auburn-Montgomery had marks of 0.080 and 0.387, respectively. Houston Baptist, meanwhile, had a free throw rate of 0.281 (above their season average of 0.206). Houston Baptist’s Ian DuBose had a good game, contributing 18 points. Samford rallied around Josh Sharkey, who contributed 27 points, nine assists and seven steals.

The Bulldogs won the only contest between these two teams last season, 85-61. Samford’s 0.578 effective field goal percentage was its largest advantage over Houston Baptist, who had a mark of 0.362.

There could be plenty of transition offense in this meeting that features two of the NCAA’s more fast-paced teams. Houston Baptist ranks seventh in possessions per game (76.5) and Samford is 39th (72.8) since last season.

Samford at Houston Baptist ATS Pick

Prediction: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Under

Betting Notes (2018-Present):

  • Houston Baptist ranks 103rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.9) while Samford ranks 317th (28.1).
  • The Bulldogs average 13.7 assists per game, which ranks 119th in the country. The Huskies rank 298th in assists allowed per game (17.0).
  • Samford ranks 102nd in blocks per game (3.7) while Houston Baptist ranks 261st (1.8).
  • The Bulldogs average 38.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 54th in the nation. The Huskies rank 240th in rebounds allowed per game (36.6).
  • Samford averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the NCAA. Houston Baptist ranks 251st in steals allowed per game (7.9).