A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Wofford Terriers taking on the Samford Bulldogs Saturday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Samford Bulldogs betting line opened as -1-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.
Wofford Terriers vs Samford Bulldogs Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 11-13 and 10-11 ATS Samford Bulldogs will face the 10-13 Wofford Terriers, who own a 8-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Samford Bulldogs are 9-12 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Wofford Terriers are 12-6.
The Bulldogs - Terriers odds would favor the Terriers if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Samford is rated No. 251 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Wofford is at No. 41.
Statistical Matchup
Scoring and defensive stats point to some betting edges in this matchup. The game features Samford's No. 154-ranked scoring average of 72.79 PPG, against a Wofford Terriers defense rated No. 149 and allowing 71.78 PPG. The Samford Bulldogs FG% has averaged 44.95% to date this season, more than the Wofford Terriers shooters have managed so far (43.88% per game).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Fletcher Magee scored 14 points in a futile effort to lead the Terriers to a win (they lost 79-63 to Chattanooga at McKenzie Arena on Thursday).
Samford suffered a 67-65 loss against Furman on Thursday, getting 16 points from Marcus Johnson in a losing effort at Pete Hanna Center.
Next Betting Matchups
Wofford home to VMI, Monday, February 8th
Samford at The Citadel, Monday, February 8th