Samford Bulldogs vs. UNCG Spartans Betting Prediction 03/09/19

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The Samford Bulldogs (17-15, 7-12 SoCon) go head-to-head against the UNCG Spartans (26-5, 15-3 SoCon) in the Southern Conference Tourney at U.S. Cellular Center. Action begins at 6 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 9, 2019.

Samford Bulldogs vs. UNCG Spartans ATS Odds

Both teams easily got past their last opponent. The Spartans defeated the Mercer Bears 74-47, while the Bulldogs beat the Citadel Bulldogs 100-71.

Samford played a nearly flawless game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.375 (above their season average of 0.248) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.705 (above their season average of 0.534). For those same stats, Citadel was 0.027 and 0.473, respectively. The Spartans, meanwhile, held the Bears to an effective field goal percentage of 0.365 (below their season average of 0.520). The Bears also had a turnover percentage of 24.9 (above their season average of 16.3). Kyrin Galloway played well for UNCG with 16 points and eight rebounds. Meanwhile, Brandon Austin had a good outing for Samford, putting up 26 points and seven rebounds.

UNCG could have trouble getting to the foul line in this meeting. The Spartans currently rank 267th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.208, while Samford ranks 51st in FTA rate allowed (0.194).

Samford Bulldogs vs. UNCG Spartans Free Pick

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

Betting Notes:

  • UNCG ranks 100th in three pointers allowed per game (21.3) while Samford ranks 288th (28.3).
  • The Spartans rank 103rd in rebounds allowed per game (33.9) while the Bulldogs rank 227th (36.8).
  • UNCG ranks 58th in blocks per game (4.0) while Samford ranks 66th in blocks allowed per game (2.9).
  • The Spartans rank 42nd in assists allowed per game (11.2) while the Bulldogs rank 212th (14.4).
  • UNCG ranks 10th in steals per game (9.0) while Samford ranks 147th in steals allowed per game (6.8).

Bettings Trends:

  • The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 9.6 for the season.
  • During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 78.0 points per game (1.8 above their season average) and allowed an average of 79.6 points per game (6.6 above their season average).