The third-ranked Tennessee Volunteers (8-1) and their great offense host the Samford Bulldogs (10-2) and their tremendous defense. The game can be seen on SEC Network at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, December 19, 2018.
Samford Bulldogs at Tennessee Volunteers Betting Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Volunteers dismantled the Lenoir-Rhyne Bears 86-41, while the Bulldogs were victorious over the North Alabama Lions 91-74.
The Bulldogs had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.664 vs. 0.431) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (32.0 vs. 25.5). Tennessee, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.217 and an effective field goal percentage of 0.608. For those same stats, Lenoir-Rhyne was 0.090 and 0.261, respectively. Jordan Bone played well for Tennessee with 18 points and six rebounds. Samford, meanwhile, received a boost from Ruben Guerrero, who recorded 17 points and six rebounds.
Guerrero has been playing at a high level recently for Samford, averaging 0 points over the last five games.
The game should be a matchup of strength against strength as the high-powered offense of Tennessee takes on the stingy defense of Samford. Since the 2017-18 season, the Volunteers rank 26th in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs are 60th in defensive efficiency.
Samford Bulldogs vs. Tennessee Volunteers Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Tennessee, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Tennessee ranks 13th in rebounds per game (37.3) while Samford ranks 171st in rebounds allowed per game (36.1).
- The Volunteers rank ninth in blocks per game (4.8) while the Bulldogs rank 74th (2.7).
- Samford averages 7.0 steals per game, which ranks 92nd in the country. Tennessee ranks 140th in steals allowed per game (5.9).
- The Volunteers rank second in assists per game (16.8) while the Bulldogs rank 136th (15.6).
- Tennessee ranks 163rd in three pointers attempted per game (20.7) while Samford ranks 234th (22.7).
