Samford Bulldogs vs North Alabama Lions NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/15/24

Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Bulldogs versus the Lions? Tip off is at at 8:45 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Flowers Hall in Florence, AL. Samford is favored by -2 in this non-conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 164 points.

SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS NORTH ALABAMA LIONS BETTING PICK

The Pick: North Alabama Lions +2

This game will be played at Flowers Hall at 8:45 ET on Friday, November 15th.

WHY BET THE NORTH ALABAMA LIONS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-71 in favor of the Lions.
• Not only will North Alabama pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +2.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 164 points, and we like the under with a projected 146 points.

Are the Bulldogs Ready for a Win at Florence?

Samford Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Samford dropped their season opener on Friday, falling 88-86 to Cornell on the road. The Bulldogs, who entered the game as 2.5-point favorites, didn’t cover the spread. The game’s total points of 174 exceeded the O/U line of 167.5.

After trailing 50-39 at halftime, Samford responded by outscoring Cornell 47-38 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.

Samford’s offense put up 86 points in their last game, despite shooting just 38.5% from the field and 28.6% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 44.6%, but they made up for it by hitting 80% of their free throws, going 28-for-35 from the line.

Jake Fiegen and Collin Holloway each scored 21 points, with Fiegen hitting 4-of-10 from beyond the arc. Rylan Jones and AK Okereke added 16 points apiece, with Jones dishing out 5 assists. Guy Ragland Jr. grabbed a team-high 12 rebounds, while Trey Fort contributed 9 boards.

Despite Samford’s defensive struggles, allowing 88 points, they limited their opponent to 43% shooting from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 28 field goals on 65 attempts.

Samford’s defense allowed 10 threes on 35 attempts, with their opponent shooting 28% from beyond the arc. They also sent the other team to the line 33 times, where they hit 22 free throws.

Can the Lions Hold Strong at Home?

North Alabama Lions Recent Game/Games

North Alabama improved to 2-0 on the season with an 87-69 win over UT Martin on Monday, November 11th. Playing at home, the Lions were favored by 9 points and covered the spread. The game’s total points reached 156, surpassing the O/U line of 150.

Leading 44-41 at halftime, North Alabama clamped down defensively in the 2nd half, allowing just 28 points while scoring 43 of their own.

North Alabama put up 87 points in their last game, shooting 48.6% from the field and posting an effective field goal percentage of 54.3%. They hit 59.5% of their two-point attempts, while connecting on 32.1% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-28 from three-point range.

Josue Grullon led the way with 24 points, hitting 5-of-12 from deep, while Jacari Lane added 22 points and 4 assists. Canin Jefferson was perfect from the field, going 5-for-5, including 2-for-2 from three-point land in just 15 minutes of action.

North Alabama’s defense gave up 69 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 48% from the field. They allowed 34 made field goals on 70 attempts.

Inside the arc, North Alabama’s defense allowed 59% shooting, with the other team making 25 of 42 two-point attempts. From three-point range, the opposition shot 32%, hitting 9 of 28 threes. North Alabama also sent the other team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they made 10 free throws, shooting 76%.