The Citadel Bulldogs (9-7, 1-4 SoCon), who are currently riding a five-game losing streak, look to get back in the win column when they travel to Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs (11-7, 1-4 SoCon). The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 17, 2019.
Citadel Bulldogs vs. Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction
In Citadel’s last contest, they were beaten by the Western Carolina Catamounts, 94-82. Western Carolina’s 0.638 effective field goal percentage was their largest advantage over Citadel, who had a mark of 0.392. Lew Stallworth was the game’s high scorer with 32 points on 12-for-18 shooting.
Samford fell to the Chattanooga Mocs in its last matchup, 80-75. Chattanooga’s 0.627 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over Samford, who had a mark of 0.463. Samford’s Robert Allen finished with 16 points and 10 rebounds in the contest.
After Samford won both matchups against Citadel last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent contest, Samford won 116-103. Samford knocked down 20 of their 26 free throws (76.9 percent) and had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.814 vs. 0.606).
Citadel vs. Samford Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Citadel, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Citadel ranks second in three pointers attempted per game (37.8) while Samford ranks 246th (18.8).
Samford averages 37.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 92nd in the NCAA. Citadel ranks 261st in rebounds allowed per game (42.3).
Citadel ranks 14th in assists per game (17.6) while Samford ranks 126th (13.6).
Citadel averages 8.4 steals per game, which ranks 29th in the NCAA. Samford ranks 125th in steals allowed per game (6.7).
Samford ranks 25th in blocks allowed per game (2.4) while Citadel ranks 104th (3.6).
Bettings Trends:
Citadel has been outscored by an average of 20.0 points in their last five games. For the season, Citadel has defeated opponents by an average of 6.3 points.
During their last five games, Samford has scored an average of 77.4 points per game (4.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 77.6 points per game (10.3 above their season average).
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