Both teams look to remain unbeaten as the Ohio State Buckeyes (4-0) meet the Samford Bulldogs (5-0) at Value City Arena. The game is scheduled to start at 7 p.m. ET on Tuesday, November 20, 2018.
Samford Bulldogs at Ohio State Buckeyes Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last contest, they defeated the Cleveland State Vikings, 73-60. Samford’s effective field goal percentage was their largest strength over Cleveland State. The Bulldogs had a rate of 0.560 (below their season average of 0.576), while the Vikings posted a mark of 0.368 (below their season average of 0.569). With 21 points on 7-for-13 shooting, Brandon Austin was the game’s high scorer.
The Buckeyes easily got past the South Carolina State Bulldogs in their last game, 89-61. The Buckeyes knocked down 26 of their 35 free throws (74.3 percent) and held the Bulldogs to an effective field goal percentage of 0.395 (below their season average of 0.518). Kaleb Wesson was the top scorer from either team with 18 points on 4-for-7 shooting from the field.
Ohio State could dominate on the offensive side of the ball as their high-powered offense goes up against one of the worst defenses in the nation. Since last season, the Buckeyes rank 40th in offensive efficiency, while Samford ranks 337th in defensive efficiency.
Samford at Ohio State Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes (2017-Present):
Ohio State ranks 46th in assists allowed per game (11.5) while Samford ranks 315th (17.9).
The Buckeyes rank 117th in rebounds per game (36.6) while the Bulldogs rank 316th (31.4).
Ohio State ranks 21st in steals allowed per game (5.0) while Samford ranks 198th (6.6).
The Buckeyes rank 90th in blocks per game (3.9) while the Bulldogs rank 234th (2.6).
Samford ranks 109th in three pointers attempted per game (23.5) while Ohio State ranks 237th (20.2).
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