Samford Bulldogs vs. VMI Keydets ATS Prediction 02/09/19

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The Samford Bulldogs (14-11, 4-8 SoCon) will be at Cameron Hall to challenge the VMI Keydets (7-16, 1-10 SoCon) in a SoCon matchup. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.

Samford Bulldogs vs. VMI Keydets ATS Odds

Both teams fell in their last game. The Keydets lost a tough one against the Chattanooga Mocs, 71-70, while the Bulldogs lost to the UNCG Spartans, 75-67.

Samford did a fantastic job of making free throws (11-13; 84.6 percent) while VMI had a better turnover percentage (14.5 vs. 16.6). Bubba Parham played well for VMI with 21 points. Robert Allen, meanwhile had a good game for Samford, contributing 16 points and 14 rebounds.

In their first matchup this season, Ruben Guerrero led the Bulldogs to a 96-68 win. He produced 23 points and nine rebounds. The Bulldogs’ 31.3 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest strength over the Keydets, who had a rate of 14.3.

Samford may struggle to create turnovers. VMI ranks 93rd in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.6 percent), while Samford forces the 209th-most turnovers (18.8 percent). Also, the elite offense of the Bulldogs ranks 36th in effective field goal percentage (0.551), while the Keydets are 49th-worst in the NCAA at effective field goal percentage allowed (0.532).

Samford Bulldogs vs. VMI Keydets Betting Pick

College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – VMI, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Over

Betting Notes:

  • VMI averages 27.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 21st in the nation. Samford ranks 257th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
  • The Keydets rank 97th in steals per game (6.6) while the Bulldogs rank 146th in steals allowed per game (6.8).
  • Samford averages 3.8 blocks per game, which is ranked 74th in the country. VMI ranks 122nd in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
  • The Bulldogs average 36.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 113th in the NCAA. The Keydets rank 273rd in rebounds allowed per game (38.9).
  • Samford averages 14.2 assists per game, which ranks 104th in the nation. VMI ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.0).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 0.8 points in their last five games. On the season, Samford has defeated opponents by an average of 3.8 points.
  • During their last five games, the Keydets have scored an average of 75.4 points per game (0.4 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.8 points per game (3.8 above their season average).