The Samford Bulldogs (3-3) will be at home in the Pete Hanna Center when they challenge the Troy Trojans (1-4). Action starts at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 23, 2019.
Troy Trojans vs. Samford Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs were victorious over the Manhattan Jaspers, 70-57, while the Trojans lost to the Texas A&M Aggies, 56-52.
The Bulldogs made 21 of their 27 free throws (77.8 percent) and held the Jaspers to an effective field goal percentage of 0.408 (below the 0.467 mark opponents have averaged against Samford this season). Troy, meanwhile, held Texas A&M to an offensive rebounding percentage of 22.5 (below their season average of 28.8). Samford was lifted by Josh Sharkey, who recorded 17 points and eight assists. Darian Adams, meanwhile had a solid performance for Troy, contributing 20 points.
This game should be a battle of contrasting styles. Samford ranks 41st in possessions per game (72.6) while Troy is 142nd (70.0) since the 2018-19 season.
Troy Trojans vs. Samford Bulldogs Pick
Free Pick: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Troy, O/U – Over
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Troy averages 23.8 three pointers per game, which ranks 105th in the NCAA. Samford ranks 326th in three pointers allowed per game (28.2).
- The Trojans rank 158th in assists allowed per game (13.1) while the Bulldogs rank 241st (14.4).
- Samford averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. Troy ranks 144th in steals allowed per game (6.3).
- The Bulldogs average 38.0 rebounds per game, which ranks 55th in the country. The Trojans rank 249th in rebounds allowed per game (36.8).
- Troy ranks fourth in blocks allowed per game (2.2) while Samford ranks 109th (3.1).
