Samford vs VCU Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Dec. 5

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  • VCU is a -18.5 point favorite vs Samford
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Samford / VCU TV channel: ESPN+

The Samford Bulldogs visit Stuart C. Siegel Center to take on the VCU Rams on Dec. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Richmond, VA.

VCU is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -18.5 (-110).

The Samford vs. VCU Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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Samford vs. VCU Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford+18.5 -110O 150.5 -1101300
VCU -18.5 -110U 150.5 -110-3000

Samford vs VCU Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts VCU will win this college basketball game with 78.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Samford vs VCU Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts VCU will cover the spread with 59.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the Game Total Under in 21 of their last 33 games (+7.80 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 33 games (+3.10 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Under in 19 of their last 33 games (+2.95 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 20 away games (+1.40 Units / 2% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 20 games at home (+10.10 Units / 1% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Moneyline in 17 of their last 20 games at home (+6.15 Units / 1% ROI)
  • VCU have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 20 games at home (+5.30 Units / 24% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the Game Total Over in 20 of their last 34 games (+4.55 Units / 12% ROI)
  • VCU has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 34 games (+1.55 Units / 4% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 4-5 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.5 Units / -15.08% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.3 Units / -9.09% ROI
  • 4-5 when betting the Over for -1.5 Units / -15.15% ROI
  • 5-4 when betting the Under for +0.6 Units / 6.06% ROI

VCU Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VCU has a 5-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.7 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • 5-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +2 Units / 0.13% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 4-4 when betting the Under for -0.4 Units / -4.55% ROI

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

VCU had 942 defensive rebounds last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU is shooting 75% from the free throw line (1,181/1,567) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

VCU averaged 35% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (681 free throw attempts/1,956 field goal attempts) last season — 5th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU has a 49% free throw rate (233 free throw attempts/479 field goal attempts) this season — 4th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 40%

VCU Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Samford averaged 17.6 assists per game (599 assists/34 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Samford assisted on 599 field goals last season — most among Southern Teams

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

VCU had 942 defensive rebounds last season — most among Atlantic 10 Teams

VCU is shooting 75% from the free throw line (1,181/1,567) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 72%

VCU averaged 35% free throw attempts for every field goal attempt (681 free throw attempts/1,956 field goal attempts) last season — 5th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 33%

VCU has a 49% free throw rate (233 free throw attempts/479 field goal attempts) this season — 4th highest among Atlantic 10 Teams; League Avg: 40%

VCU Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 75.0

Samford averaged 86.4 points per game (2,937 points/34 games) last season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 73.6

Samford averaged 17.6 assists per game (599 assists/34 games) last season — 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Samford assisted on 599 field goals last season — most among Southern Teams


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