| MATCHUP | VMI Keydets | Samford Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 6-23 | 16-13 |
| Spread | +18.5 -112 | -18.5 -108 |
| Moneyline | +1200 | -2400 |
| Total | Over 154.5 (-110) | Under 154.5 (-110) |
| Where | Pete Hanna Center, Homewood, AL | |
| When | Thursday, February 26, 2026 | |
| Time | 08:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
VMI Keydets Betting Preview
The VMI Keydets lost to Wofford and Western Carolina, and they play Chattanooga next. VMI hasn’t won a game since January 3.
The VMI Keydets are averaging 72.2 points on 40.1 percent shooting and allowing 79.7 points on 46 percent shooting. TJ Johnson is averaging 18.5 points and 7.2 rebounds, while Linus Holmstrom is averaging 11 points and 2.4 rebounds. Mario Tatum Jr. is grabbing 2 rebounds and Tan Yildizoglu is dishing 4.6 assists. The VMI Keydets are shooting 33.1 percent from beyond the arc and 72.9 percent from the free throw line. The VMI Keydets are allowing 35.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 29.8 rebounds per game.
Samford Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Samford Bulldogs beat Citadel and lost to Mercer, and they play UNC Greensboro next. Samford has won 6 of its last 7 games.
The Samford Bulldogs are averaging 78.6 points on 44.9 percent shooting and allowing 75.3 points on 44.5 percent shooting. Jadin Booth is averaging 20.9 points and 3.5 rebounds, while Dylan Faulkner is averaging 17.6 points and 8.4 rebounds. Keaton Norris is dishing out 4.8 assists and Cade Norris is grabbing 4.6 rebounds. The Samford Bulldogs are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 68.6 percent from the free throw line. The Samford Bulldogs are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.5 rebounds per game.
Why the Samford Bulldogs will win
- VMI has lost each of its last 14 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Samford has won each of its last eight games against VMI.
- Samford has won the first half in six of its last seven games against VMI.
Total Points: Facts
- Seven of VMI’s last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents at the Pete Hanna Center have produced a total of 155+ points.
- Five of Samford’s last six home games have produced a total of 151 or fewer points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Samford ranks 357th among Division 1 teams for steals per game this season (4.7).
- Samford ranks 356th among Division 1 teams for opponent turnovers per game this season (9.3).
- VMI ranks 4th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (32.6).
- VMI ranks 359th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (17.7).
VMI vs Samford Prediction
VMI hasn’t won a game since the moon landing and is 7-19 ATS on the season. VMI has cashed just one ticket this month. VMI has zero betting value. These teams met on new years day and Samford won by 20 points. It has a chance to get even uglier at home. Samford has covered 7 of its last 9 games and looks like a team that’s making a push in the South. VMI is ready for its season to end. Give me Samford in a beatdown Thursday night.