The South Carolina State Bulldogs (1-5) and the Samford Bulldogs (6-1) battle at Pete Hanna Center. South Carolina State will will attempt to put an end to its five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 7:30 p.m. ET on Sunday, November 25, 2018.
South Carolina State Bulldogs vs. Samford Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last contest, Samford beat the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 74-66, while South Carolina State fell to the Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons, 72-68.
Samford dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.231 (below their season average of 0.256) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.596 (above their season average of 0.544). Purdue Fort Wayne was 0.145 and 0.460, respectively, for those same stats. South Carolina State, meanwhile, held Purdue Fort Wayne to an offensive rebounding percentage of 12.5 (below their season average of 26.8). Samford’s Josh Sharkey played well, recording 25 points, seven steals and six rebounds. South Carolina State, meanwhile, was lifted by Damni Applewhite, who had 28 points and nine rebounds.
South Carolina State vs. Samford Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Samford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
- Samford ranks 32nd in assists per game (16.0) while South Carolina State ranks 298th (10.9).
- Samford ranks 130th in three pointers attempted per game (23.1) while South Carolina State ranks 294th (18.6).
- South Carolina State ranks 226th in rebounds per game (34.3) while Samford ranks 315th (31.5).
- Samford ranks 43rd in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while South Carolina State ranks 213th (3.8).
- Samford ranks 76th in steals per game (7.0) while South Carolina State ranks 243rd (5.3).
