The Belmont Bruins (5-0) hope to remain unbeaten when they challenge the Samford Bulldogs (7-1) at Pete Hanna Center. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, November 29, 2018.
Belmont Bruins vs. Samford Bulldogs Free Prediction
In the Bruins’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the Kennesaw State Owls, 91-53. The Bruins had a ridiculous offensive rebounding percentage of 32.5 (above their season average of 27.3) and held the Owls to an effective field goal percentage of 0.328 (below their season average of 0.416). Belmont rallied around Dylan Windler, who was the team’s leading scorer with 14 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
The Bulldogs beat the South Carolina State Bulldogs in their last outing, 77-60. Samford’s 0.615 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over South Carolina State, who had a mark of 0.421. Kevion Nolan was the top scorer from either team with 21 points on 7-for-14 shooting from the field.
Second-chance points could be few and far between for Samford in this battle. The Bulldogs rank 287th in offensive rebounding percentage (25.8 percent), while Belmont ranks 29th in defensive rebounding percentage (75.5 percent) dating back to the 2017-18 season. Additionally, the Bruins rank 16th in offensive efficiency (115.6), while the Bulldogs rank 333rd in defensive efficiency (111.4).
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Belmont averages 29.8 three pointers per game, which ranks third in the NCAA. Samford ranks 324th in three pointers allowed per game (26.4).
The Bruins rank 16th in assists per game (16.8) while the Bulldogs rank 318th in assists allowed per game (17.5).
Samford ranks 68th in steals per game (7.0) while Belmont ranks 250th (5.3).
The Bruins rank 159th in rebounds per game (35.6) while the Bulldogs rank 315th (31.6).
Belmont ranks 187th in blocks per game (3.0) while Samford ranks 236th (2.5).
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