VMI (13-16) vs Samford (21-8)
February 27, 2025 at 06:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: VMI +9.5 — Over/Under: 153
In this article, we will formulate a Samford vs VMI prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, February 27th at Cameron Hall in Lexington, Virginia. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Samford Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Samford Bulldogs are 21-8 (11-5) this year after they defeated Western Carolina by a score of 93-72 in their last game. Samford led 44-36 at halftime and added 49 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Bulldogs shot 42.4% from the field, 28.9% on three-pointers, and 66.7% on free throws in the game. Trey Fort led Samford with 24 points and five rebounds, while Rylan Jones added 16 points and seven assists in the game.
Prior to that win, the Bulldogs lost to Furman by a score of 80-72 but did beat Wofford by a score of 76-68 before that. Samford has lost three of their last five games and they are currently third in the SoCon standings with an 11-5 record. Samford has scored 82.6 points per game and they have allowed 73.1 points per game, while also averaging 36.7 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Trey Fort is averaging 14.4 points, 3.7 rebounds, and 1.3 assists per game, while Jaden Brownell is averaging 13.6 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 1.1 assists per game this year. Samford is shooting 46% from the field, 71.4% on free throws, and 36.5% on three-pointers this season.
VMI Keydets Betting Preview
The VMI Keydets are 13-16 (7-9) this season after they lost to Furman by a score of 75-71 in their last game. VMI trailed 30-27 at halftime, but they did score 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Keydets shot 41.8% from the field, 28.6% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. TJ Johnson led VMI with 21 points and four steals, while Tan Yildizoglu added 20 points and five rebounds in the loss.
Prior to that game, the Keydets lost to Wofford by a score of 82-43 but did beat Mercer by a score of 80-71 before that. VMI has lost three of their last four games and they are currently seventh in the SoCon standings with a 7-9 record. VMI has scored 73.7 points per game and they have allowed 72.3 points per game, while also averaging 35.2 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Rickey Bradley Jr. is averaging 15.6 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Augustinas Kiudulas is averaging 15.0 points, 6.2 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. VMI is shooting 42.1% from the field, 75.6% on free throws, and 33% on three-pointers this season.
Why Samford will beat VMI
- Samford has won eight of its last nine night games against VMI.
- VMI has lost 27 of its last 32 night games against Conference opponents.
- Samford has won the first half in seven of its last nine night games against VMI.
Total Points Facts
- Each of VMI’s last six games has produced a total of 152 or fewer points.
- Each of Samford’s last six road games has produced a total of 149 or fewer points.
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Samford vs VMI Prediction
Samford comes into this matchup towards the top of the SoCon standings with an 11-5 record, but they have lost three of their last five games and will be on the road here. The Bulldogs are shooting 46% from the field this year they are scoring 82.6 points per game, and they are 5-2 in their last seven road games. VMI is looking to snap a two-game losing streak and they scored just 43 points in their last home game against Wofford. The Keydets are shooting 42.1% from the field this year and they have allowed at least 75 points in three of their last four games. Samford won the first meeting with VMI by a score of 81-68 and they should be able to win this game going away.