The Samford Bulldogs (8-2) put their five-game winning streak on the line when they square off with the Morehead State Eagles (3-6) at Pete Hanna Center. The game begins at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, December 13, 2018.
Morehead State Eagles vs. Samford Bulldogs ATS Prediction
In the Eagles’ last matchup, they blew out the Kentucky Christian Knights, 102-82. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 19.6). Morehead State received a boost from Malek Green, who led the team in scoring with 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting.
The Bulldogs beat the North Alabama Lions in their last game, 91-74. Samford’s 0.664 effective field goal percentage was their biggest advantage over North Alabama, who had a mark of 0.431. With 17 points and six rebounds, Samford’s Ruben Guerrero played well.
Samford could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their sweet-shooting offense squares off against one of the worst defenses in the country. The Bulldogs rank 51st in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while Morehead State ranks 322nd in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.541) dating back to last season.
Guerrero has averaged 0 points over the last five games for Samford.
Morehead State Eagles at Samford Bulldogs ATS Pick
Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Samford, O/U – Under
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Morehead State ranks 82nd in three pointers attempted per game (22.4) while Samford ranks 256th (22.8).
The Bulldogs rank 26th in blocks allowed per game (2.6) while the Eagles rank 198th (3.9).
Samford averages 32.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 78th in the nation. Morehead State ranks 222nd in rebounds allowed per game (34.7).
The Eagles rank 51st in steals per game (6.1) while the Bulldogs rank 183rd in steals allowed per game (6.8).
Samford averages 15.8 assists per game, which ranks 145th in the country. Morehead State ranks 218th in assists allowed per game (15.7).
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