The Samford Bulldogs (8-15, 2-7 SoCon) and the Wofford Terriers (14-8, 6-3 SoCon) face off at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium. The Bulldogs will attempt to snap their seven-game losing streak. Action begins at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 1, 2020.
Samford Bulldogs vs. Wofford Terriers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Terriers won big over the Citadel Bulldogs, 79-56, while the Bulldogs lost to the Chattanooga Mocs, 92-84.
The Terriers had a phenomenal effective field goal percentage of 0.629 (above their season average of 0.542) and held the Bulldogs to an offensive rebounding percentage of 13.5 (below their season average of 26.3). Samford, on the other hand, had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 19.0). Chevez Goodwin played a pivotal role for Wofford with 25 points and eight rebounds. Samford was led by Josh Sharkey, who had 35 points and seven assists.
In their first matchup this year, Hoover led the Terriers to a 67-62 victory. He was the game’s leading scorer with 22 points. Wofford’s effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Samford. The Terriers had a rate of 0.526 while the Bulldogs posted a mark of 0.446.
When looking at effective field goal percentage, Wofford should have a noteworthy advantage. The elite Terriers offense ranks 22nd in the country in that metric at 0.546, while the bottom-tier Samford defense is ranked 317th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.527). This contest should be a battle of conflicting styles. The aggressively-paced Bulldogs rank 25th in possessions per game, while the more methodical Terriers rank 291st.
Samford Bulldogs at Wofford Terriers Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Wofford ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.5) while Samford ranks 272nd in three pointers allowed per game (29.7).
- The Terriers rank 13th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while the Bulldogs rank 100th (3.3).
- Wofford ranks 172nd in steals per game (5.7) while Samford ranks 173rd in steals allowed per game (7.3).
- The Terriers rank 34th in rebounds allowed per game (31.8) while the Bulldogs rank 254th (38.5).
- Wofford ranks 130th in assists per game (13.3) while Samford ranks 260th in assists allowed per game (18.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 68.4 points per game (4.3 below their season average) and allowed an average of 63.0 points per game (4.3 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 15.6, up from 4.8 for the season.
