The Samford Bulldogs (8-13, 2-5 SoCon) welcome the UNCG Spartans (15-5, 5-2 SoCon) to Pete Hanna Center. The Bulldogs look to snap their five-game losing streak. The game gets underway at 3 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
UNCG Spartans vs. Samford Bulldogs ATS Odds
In their last outing, the Bulldogs lost big to the Furman Paladins, 101-78, while the Spartans won big over the Chattanooga Mocs, 72-52.
UNCG played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 14.4 (worse than their season average of 14.3) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.523 (above their season average of 0.501). Chattanooga put up marks of 24.2 and 0.433, respectively, for those same stats. Samford, on the other hand, did a fantastic job of converting from the free throw line (16-20; 80.0 percent). Samford rallied around Josh Sharkey, who recorded 24 points, 10 rebounds and nine assists. Isaiah Miller, meanwhile played a pivotal role for UNCG with 26 points and five rebounds.
The Spartans dominated this series last year, securing victories in all three contests. In the last contest, UNCG won 77-70. UNCG did a great job of getting and making free throws (23-30; 76.7 percent). Samford, on the other hand, had a better turnover percentage (13.9 vs. 14.2). This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.
This could end up being a mistake-prone game for the Samford offense. Samford ranks 315th in the NCAA in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.7 percent), while the pesky defense of UNCG forces the third-most turnovers in the NCAA (28.0 percent). Also, the Spartans rank 43rd in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), while the Bulldogs rank 324th in defensive rebounding percentage (67.2 percent).
UNCG Spartans at Samford Bulldogs ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – UNCG, ATS Winner – UNCG, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- UNCG ranks 37th in three pointers attempted per game (26.6) while Samford ranks 283rd in three pointers allowed per game (29.3).
- The Spartans rank 80th in rebounds allowed per game (33.5) while the Bulldogs rank 238th (38.8).
- UNCG ranks 11th in blocks allowed per game (2.3) while Samford ranks 88th (3.3).
- The Spartans rank 10th in assists allowed per game (9.6) while the Bulldogs rank 252nd (18.1).
- UNCG averages 10.0 steals per game, which ranks sixth in the country. Samford ranks 182nd in steals allowed per game (7.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 69.0 points per game (6.4 below their season average) and allowed an average of 90.2 points per game (10.2 above their season average).
- The Spartans’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 6.0, down from 14.3 for the season.
