The UNCG Spartans (20-3, 9-1 SoCon) put their six-game winning streak on the line when they meet the Samford Bulldogs (14-10, 4-7 SoCon) at Greensboro Coliseum. The game is scheduled to get underway at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 7, 2019.
Samford Bulldogs at UNCG Spartans Free Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last game, they defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts, 92-81. The Bulldogs had a ridiculous effective field goal percentage of 0.690 (above their season average of 0.546) and had a turnover percentage of 15.4 (better than their season average of 17.3). With 25 points on 9-for-11 shooting, Myron Gordon was the top scorer from either team.
The Spartans easily got past the VMI Keydets in their last matchup, 93-66. The Spartans had a phenomenal offensive rebounding percentage of 41.4 (above their season average of 31.0) and had an effective field goal percentage of 0.645 (above their season average of 0.532). Isaiah Miller was the game’s top scorer with 20 points on 9-for-15 shooting from the field.
This is the second game of the season between these two teams. In the first, Francis Alonso scored a game-high 30 points and the Spartans beat the Bulldogs 83-75. He also recorded five rebounds. UNCG had a better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 25.8). Samford, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.531 vs. 0.519).
UNCG appears to have the edge on the offensive side of the ball. The Spartans rank 41st in offensive efficiency, while the Bulldogs rank 207th in defensive efficiency.
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Notes
Betting Notes:
UNCG ranks 54th in three pointers allowed per game (20.2) while Samford ranks 248th (25.8).
The Spartans rank 24th in assists allowed per game (10.8) while the Bulldogs rank 183rd (14.2).
UNCG averages 8.7 steals per game, which ranks 17th in the country. Samford ranks 114th in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Spartans rank 37th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Bulldogs rank 46th (2.7).
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The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 0.4 points in their last five games. On the season, Samford has defeated opponents by an average of 4.3 points.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 81.6 points per game (2.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.0 points per game (0.4 above their season average).
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