Samford will look to improve on its 0-0 record on Saturday when they host Youngstown State in NCAAB odds action at Pete Hanna Center.

The Bulldogs sit at 0-0 (0-0 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Penguins are currently 0-0 (0-0 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Samford is 0-0 OU, and Youngstown State is 0-0 OU.



View Youngstown State vs Samford Odds and Stats.

Betting Line:
Sportsbooks had the Bulldogs installed as 1-point underdogs in this particular matchup

Power Rankings / Prediction:
The Bulldogs - Penguins odds would favor the Penguins if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Samford is rated No. 325 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Youngstown State is at No. 282. Mathematical models based on recent stats and predictive formulas point to a 2-0 win for the Bulldogs.



How They Match Up:
Rebounding is always a key handicapping consideration and Penguins is ranked No. 234 in NCAA hoops at 0 per game. Contrast that with Samford’s No. 234 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Samford is the No. 232-ranked team in the country at 0 per game, while Youngstown State rates No. 232 at 0 per game.

Defensively, Youngstown State features the nation's No. 1-rated defense on the road, allowing 0 points per game. Samford, meanwhile, comes in at No. 136 nationally in scoring at home.

Youngstown State was an 80-71 loser in its last match on the road against Valparaiso. They covered the 13–point spread as underdogs. Youngstown State suffered an 80-71 loss against Valparaiso on Tuesday, getting 21 points from Damian Eargle in a losing effort at Athletics-Recreation Center.

Samford was a 61-48 loser in their most recent outing on the road against Furman. They failed to cover the 9–point spread as underdogs. The Bulldogs endured a 61-48 loss at the hands of the Paladins on Friday, despite a 10-point effort from Drew Windler at McKenzie Arena.


Youngstown State Penguins Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 3-7
After playing Valparaiso are 1-9
After a loss are 2-8

Samford Bulldogs Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 4-6
Before playing Jacksonville are 8-2
After playing Furman are 1-5
After a loss are 2-8

A few Penguins at Bulldogs trends to consider:
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Youngstown State's last 5 games on the road
Youngstown State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games on the road
The total has gone OVER in 5 of Samford's last 6 games at home
The total has gone OVER in 4 of Samford's last 6 games
Samford is 0-5 ATS in its last 5 games
Samford is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games


Next up:
Youngstown State home to Notre Dame (OH), Tuesday, November 15
Samford at Jacksonville, Friday, November 18