The Samford Bulldogs (2-2) will travel to Flowers Hall to square off with the North Alabama Lions (1-2). Action gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 16, 2019.
Samford Bulldogs vs. North Alabama Lions Betting Odds
In their last game, the Lions were blown out by the Indiana Hoosiers, 91-65, while the Bulldogs dismantled the Virginia-Wise Highland Cavaliers, 102-64.
Samford played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.1 (better than their season average of 17.5) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.628 (above their season average of 0.431). For those same stats, Virginia-Wise had marks of 19.5 and 0.421, respectively. North Alabama, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (22.2 vs. 25.0). North Alabama rallied around Jamari Blackmon, who finished with 19 points. Meanwhile, Brandon Austin had a good outing for Samford, contributing 28 points and five steals.
The Bulldogs won the only game between these two teams last season, 91-74. Samford had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.664 vs. 0.431). North Alabama, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (12.2 vs. 20.0).
Getting to the line might be rare for North Alabama in this contest. Dating back to last season, the Lions rank 215th in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.222, while Samford ranks 62nd in FTA rate allowed (0.196).
Samford Bulldogs vs. North Alabama Lions Free Pick
Free Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- North Alabama ranks 63rd in three pointers allowed per game (20.3) while Samford ranks 314th (28.5).
- The Bulldogs rank 96th in blocks per game (3.8) while the Lions rank 244th in blocks allowed per game (4.7).
- North Alabama ranks 89th in steals per game (6.9) while Samford ranks 198th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
- The Bulldogs average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Lions rank 264th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- Samford ranks 124th in assists per game (13.9) while North Alabama ranks 305th (10.6).
