East Tennessee State vs Samford Prediction 1/18/25 College Basketball Picks

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers and Samford Bulldogs meet Saturday in college basketball action at the Pete Hanna Center. Here’s an East Tennessee State vs Samford Prediction. This article will include an East Tennessee State vs Samford Pick.

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Preview

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers beat The Citadel, lost to Furman, and they play Western Carolina, Chattanooga, and UNC Greensboro next. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are averaging 74.8 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 67.7 points on 43.6 percent shooting. Quimari Peterson is averaging 18.3 points and 4.3 rebounds, while Jaden Seymour is averaging 16.7 points and 2.4 assists. John Buggs III is the third double-digit scorer and Karon Boyd is grabbing 6.3 rebounds. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are shooting 35.7 percent from beyond the arc and 63 percent from the free throw line. The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are allowing 32.5 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.

Samford Bulldogs Betting Preview

The Samford Bulldogs beat UNC Greensboro and Mercer, and they play Chattanooga, Wofford, and Furman next. The Samford Bulldogs are averaging 86.8 points on 47.7 percent shooting and allowing 74.9 points on 44.3 percent shooting. Trey Fort is averaging 14.8 points and 3.8 rebounds, while Jaden Brownell is averaging 14.6 points and 4.1 rebounds. Collin Holloway is the third double-digit scorer and Rylan Jones is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Samford Bulldogs are shooting 37.4 percent from beyond the arc and 70.9 percent from the free throw line. The Samford Bulldogs are allowing 33 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.

East Tennessee State vs Samford Injury Report

Neither East Tennessee State nor Samford has a player listed on its injury report.

East Tennessee State vs Samford Prediction

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are heading in the wrong direction with losses in six of their last 10 games, and that includes losses to UMKC and Wofford in the favorite role. The Samford Bulldogs are not only 15-3 SU on the season, but they’re undefeated at home and have won nine of their last 10 games overall. We know what Samford is capable of offensively, but it’s held six of its last 10 opponents under 70 points. I’d need more to consider stepping in front of Samford, and we’re just not getting it. Also, a rare national TV spot. The Pete Hanna Center should be going crazy. I’ll lay the points with Samford.