Bernard Johnson Coliseum will host Bearkats vs. Bulldogs action on Wednesday as both teams try to pay off for bettors in NCAAB action.

Supporters of the Bulldogs have watched them go 3-7 and 1-3 ATS on the year, while the Bearkats are at 4-8 and 0-3 ATS. In totals betting, the Bearkats are 1-2, while the Bulldogs have a 2-2 mark.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Power Rankings at Odds Shark show No. 302-rated Samford taking on the No. 88-rated Bearkats in this contest. The scores prediction computer here indicates a possible 59-58 win for the Bulldogs on Wednesday.



How They Match Up:
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Bulldogs rank No. 267 in NCAA Division 1 with 32.9 per game. That compares with Sam Houston State’s No. 178 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Sam Houston State is college basketball's No. 289-ranked team at 4.8 per game, while the Bulldogs rate No. 4 with 9.9 per game.

Defensively, Samford features the nation's No. 227-rated defense on the road, allowing 73.7 points per game. Sam Houston State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 185 nationally in scoring at home.

Last time out for Samford, they were an 82-50 loser as they battled Kentucky on the road. They covered in the match as a 33.5-point underdog. Samford was run off the court by the Wildcats on Tuesday as Kentucky routed them 82-50 at Rupp Arena.

Sam Houston State lost its last outing, a 63-45 result against Cleveland State on December 22. Sam Houston State suffered a 63-45 loss against Cleveland State on Thursday, getting 13 points from Demarcus Gatlin in a losing effort at Wolstein Center.


Samford Bulldogs Trends:
When playing on Wednesday are 7-3
After a loss are 2-8

A few Bulldogs at Bearkats trends to consider:
Samford is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road


Next up:
Samford at Maryland, Saturday, December 31
Sam Houston State home to Jarvis Christian, Monday, January 2