It will be a contest between two great offenses when the Samford Bulldogs (6-6) take on the Alabama Crimson Tide (4-5) at Pete Hanna Center. Action begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 18, 2019.
Alabama Crimson Tide at Samford Bulldogs ATS Odds
Both teams were beaten in their last game. The Bulldogs got blown out by the Hawaii Rainbow Warriors, 94-73, while the Crimson Tide lost a tough one against the Penn State Nittany Lions, 73-71.
Alabama had a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 20.5) while Samford had a turnover percentage of 10.1 (better than their season average of 19.9). Josh Sharkey played a key role for Samford with 21 points, six steals and five assists. Meanwhile, Alabama was lifted by Alex Reese, who put up 12 points and eight rebounds.
There could be plenty of transition offense in this battle that features two of the country’s more fast-breaking teams. Samford ranks 21st in possessions per game (73.1) and Alabama is fourth (71.0) since the 2018-19 season.
Alabama Crimson Tide vs. Samford Bulldogs Free Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Alabama ranks ninth in three pointers attempted per game (22.9) while Samford ranks 264th in three pointers allowed per game (28.2).
- The Crimson Tide rank 97th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while the Bulldogs rank 237th (14.9).
- Alabama ranks 44th in blocks per game (4.6) while Samford ranks 119th (3.6).
- The Crimson Tide average 38.3 rebounds per game, which ranks 29th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 232nd in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- Samford averages 7.4 steals per game, which ranks 50th in the nation. Alabama ranks 193rd in steals allowed per game (7.2).
