The Samford Bulldogs (16-14, 6-11 SoCon) welcome the 24th-ranked Wofford Terriers (25-4, 17-0 SoCon) to Pete Hanna Center as the regular season comes to an end. The game begins at 2 p.m. ET on Saturday, March 2, 2019.
Wofford Terriers vs. Samford Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs were beaten by the Furman Paladins, 90-81, while the Terriers won big over the Chattanooga Mocs, 80-54.
Wofford played a perfect game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.259 (above their season average of 0.188) and a turnover percentage of 10.6 (better than their season average of 13.5). Chattanooga put up marks of 0.105 and 16.5, respectively, for those same stats. Samford, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 10.3 (better than their season average of 17.5). Myron Gordon played well for Samford with 21 points. Cameron Jackson, meanwhile had a solid performance for Wofford, recording 14 points and 10 rebounds.
In their first matchup this season, Jackson led the Terriers to a 107-106 win. He produced 19 points, nine assists and eight rebounds. Wofford won the rebounding battle. The Terriers had more offensive rebounds (12 vs. four) and total rebounds (26 vs. 22).
It will be a battle of contrasting paces as the fast-paced Bulldogs will look to push the slower-paced Terriers. The Bulldogs rank 49th in possessions per game while the Terriers are 206th. Moreover, the Terriers, who rank 37th in offensive rebounding percentage (33.9 percent), will attempt to take advantage of the Bulldogs, who rank 289th in defensive rebounding percentage (69.1 percent).
Wofford Terriers vs. Samford Bulldogs Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Wofford, ATS Winner – Wofford, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Wofford averages 26.6 three pointers per game, which ranks 32nd in the NCAA. Samford ranks 279th in three pointers allowed per game (27.7).
- The Terriers rank 32nd in steals allowed per game (5.2) while the Bulldogs rank 158th (6.8).
- Wofford ranks 24th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Samford ranks 75th (3.0).
- The Terriers rank first in rebounds allowed per game (28.4) while the Bulldogs rank 230th (36.9).
- Wofford ranks 40th in assists per game (15.5) while Samford ranks 202nd in assists allowed per game (14.5).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Terriers have scored an average of 82.0 points per game (1.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 61.6 points per game (1.7 below their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 1.0 point in their last five games. On the season, Samford has defeated opponents by an average of 3.1 points.
