South Carolina State (4-5) vs Samford (7-2)
Game Info: Thursday, December 5, 2024 at 7:00 pm (Smith-Hammond-Middleton Center)
Betting Odds: South Carolina State +7.5 / Samford -7.5 --- Over/Under: 158.5 Click Here for the Latest Odds
Where to Watch: TBD
In this article, we will formulate a Samford vs South Carolina State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, December 5th at the Memorial Center in Orangeburg, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Samford Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Samford Bulldogs are 7-2 this season after they defeated West Georgia by a score of 86-65 in their last game. Samford led 37-32 at halftime and added 49 second-half points in the win. The Bulldogs shot 49.2% from the field, 46.2% on three-pointers, and 82.4% on free throws in the game. Trey Fort led Samford with 16 points and three rebounds in the win.
Prior to that game, the Bulldogs defeated Utah Valley by a score of 84-76 and North Dakota State by a score of 103-98. Samford has scored 92.9 points per game and they have allowed 77.6 points per game, while also averaging 38.8 rebounds and 19.3 assists per game this season. Jaden Brownell is averaging 15.6 points, 4.8 rebounds, and 1.4 steals per game, while Samford is shooting 48.3% from the field, 71.1% on free throws, and 36.1% on three-pointers this year.
South Carolina State Bulldogs Betting Preview
The South Carolina State Bulldogs are 4-5 this year after they lost to Xavier by a score of 71-68 in their last game. South Carolina State trailed 32-26 at the half, but they did score 42 points in the second half and nearly came back in the game. The Bulldogs shot 42.6% from the field, 33.3% on three-pointers, and 68.2% on free throws in the game. Omar Croskey led South Carolina State with 16 points and four rebounds in the game.
Prior to that loss, the Bulldogs lost to Marshall by a score of 82-53 but did beat Indiana-Purdue and Alabama A&M before that. South Carolina State has scored 77.1 points per game and they have allowed 68.9 points per game, while also averaging 35.8 rebounds and 14.4 assists per game this season. Drayton Jones is averaging 11.6 points, 5.0 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while South Carolina State is shooting 45.5% from the field, 67.9% on free throws, and 36% on three-pointers this year.
Why Samford will beat South Carolina State
- South Carolina State has lost each of its last eight Thursday night games.
- Samford has won 36 of its last 42 games.
- South Carolina State has lost the first half in four of its last five night games against non-conference opponents at Smith-Hammond Middleton Memorial Center.
Samford vs South Carolina State Prediction
Samford comes into this matchup with a 7-2 record to start the season, and they played Michigan State very tough in their second loss a few games ago. South Carolina State has lost two games in a row, but they nearly knocked off Xavier last time out. Samford has been one of the better offensive teams in the country to start this season and I think that will be the difference, as South Carolina State is only shooting 45.5% from the field. Take Samford here.
David’s Pick Samford -7.5
AUTHOR: David Racey
