VMI vs Samford Prediction, Bet Builder Tips & Odds | NCAAB, 09 Jan 2025

Samford Can Win By a Big Margin

There’s a case for taking the -110 that Samford can overcome the -18.5 against VMI. They should be capable of a sizeable win and that means we’re backing the favorites against the spread.

Samford Have 7 Wins in Past 10 on H2H

VMI Keydets lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Mercer Bears 70-67.

Samford Bulldogs got the win in their last game. A 88-69 triumph occurred on the road when meeting Western Carolina Catamounts.

Samford beat VMI in their last head-to-head matchup. It was a 102-63 scoreline. It’s been five wins on the bounce for Samford when playing VMI. On the head-to-head front, they have won 7 of the past 10.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Samford	22-10	2667	2406	261	13-4	9-6	2L
VMI	15-19	2492	2487	5	8-7	7-12	1L

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Expert College Basketball Analysis

Knowing the players that are injured give us a helping hand when putting together college basketball forecasts. Once we’ve also looked at the form guide, we use the available stats and make predictions.

Key VMI vs Samford stats:

• The -18.5 line has been covered by Samford in 3 of their last 5 games.
• The -18.5 line has been covered by Samford in 3 consecutive games at home.
• The -18.5 line has been covered by Samford in 3 consecutive games against VMI.

VMI vs Samford Prediction

There’s everything to like about the -18.5 line that Samford have to cover in this college showdown. Take the -110 and feel confident that the favorites get the job done.

It’s possible to move the line for your selection and this allows bettors to get increasingly bigger odds. If you’re looking for more juice, then this option could tick the boxes.

Samford -18.5 Probability

The sportsbooks imply that our pick has a 52.4% prospect of winning. However, we think that the probability is close to 60% taking all factors into consideration. It is therefore regarded as a value bet.

Our Pick

Samford -18.5 @ -110 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

VMI 65 - 88 Samford

For those looking to get more bang for their buck, consider a correct score wager on Samford. Backing them to win 88-65 means you can land a potential monster return.

VMI vs Samford Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Samford Win on the Cards According to the Books

At betting odds of -5000 with the sportsbooks, Samford are regarded as 98% likely to win this college game. VMI Keydets are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +1260.

The spread is 18.5 and the total points line is currently 156.5. A Total wager relates to the number of points that will be scored overall. If you want to bet Under 156.5, there are odds of -106.

Favorites Samford are available at odds of -602 when it comes to beating the opposition to 20 points. VMI are chalked up at +350 to reach this total first.

The good news is that you can access a nice selection of game lines and team props for most college basketball contests. The betting sites have a huge range of pre-game and in-game wagering options.

Betting Lines & Odds

Moneyline

VMI

+1260

Samford

-5000

Point Spread

VMI +18.5

-114

Samford -18.5

-106

Total Points

Under 156.5

-106

Over 156.5

-114

Player Props & Micro Betting

If you have a view on Total Points, Three-Pointers, Assists, Double-Doubles or Triple-Doubles, then the player prop betting could be up your street. It’s a great way of wagering on individual performance.

Instead of focusing on the overall outcome, some bettors prefer to look at the college basketball micro betting lines. As the name suggests, it means placing short-term in-game wagers and this might include Next Field Goal, with the options being for a two-pointer or a three-pointer.

Last 5 & H2H

Team Stats

Latest regular season and playoff games stats.

NCAAB Table Select Season 2024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Furman	25-9	2638	2368	270	13-4	12-5	1L
Chattanooga	24-9	2602	2375	227	14-4	10-5	1L
Samford	22-10	2667	2406	261	13-4	9-6	2L
UNC Greensboro	20-12	2332	2092	240	11-4	9-8	1L
E. Tennessee St.	19-13	2301	2128	173	13-4	6-9	1L
Wofford	19-15	2561	2374	187	8-6	11-9	3W
VMI	15-19	2492	2487	5	8-7	7-12	1L
Mercer	14-19	2511	2485	26	9-7	5-12	1L
Western Carolina	8-22	2090	2371	-281	7-7	1-15	5L
Citadel	5-25	1997	2251	-254	5-12	0-13	22L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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