West Georgia Wolves vs Samford Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/29/24

Planning on watching today’s Wolves and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this game is set at 156 points, and Samford is favored by -20 against West Georgia in a non-conference matchup.

WEST GEORGIA WOLVES VS SAMFORD BULLDOGS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Samford Bulldogs -20

This game will be played at Pete Hanna Center at 4:00 ET on Friday, November 29th.

WHY BET THE SAMFORD BULLDOGS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 94-58 in favor of the Bulldogs.
• Not only will Samford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -20.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 156 points, and we like the under with a projected 152 points.

Do the Wolves Have What it Takes in Homewood?

West Georgia Wolves Recent Game/Games

The Wolves dropped their recent game against North Dakota State on Wednesday, November 27th, losing 73-61 at home. Entering the game as +7.5 point underdogs, West Georgia not only lost but also failed to cover the spread.

After trailing 33-32 at halftime, the Wolves struggled in the 2nd half, scoring just 29 points while allowing 40. The game’s total points of 134 fell short of the O/U line of 138.

West Georgia struggled offensively, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 15% from three-point range in their last game. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.2%, and they managed only 6 assists as a team.

Shelton Williams-Dryden led the Wolves with 19 points and 8 rebounds, while Noah Feddersen added 17 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc. West Georgia also grabbed 10 offensive rebounds and shot 68.8% from the free-throw line.

West Georgia’s defense held their opponent to 73 points on 36% shooting from the field, including just 3 made three-pointers on 20 attempts (15%).

They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 16 times, where they converted 11 shots (68%). West Georgia gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.

Will Samford Come Through as Home Favorites?

Samford Bulldogs Recent Game/Games

Samford improved to 5-1 on the season with an 84-76 win over Utah Valley on Wednesday, November 27th. The Bulldogs, who were -6 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory. The total points for the game hit 160, surpassing the O/U line of 157.5.

Samford trailed 43-38 at halftime but turned things around in the 2nd half, outscoring the Wolverines 46-33. Their defense stepped up after the break, allowing them to pull away and secure the win.

Samford’s offense put up 84 points in their last game, shooting 47.9% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.9%. They connected on 10 of 28 three-point attempts (35.7%) and hit 24 of 43 two-pointers (55.8%).

Jaden Brownell led the way with 22 points, while Dominick Nelson added 21. Rylan Jones contributed 18 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc. Trevan Leonhardt was perfect from the field, going 4 for 4, and added 7 assists.

Despite giving up 76 points, the Samford Bulldogs struggled defensively, allowing their opponent to shoot 47% from the field. The Bulldogs gave up 34 made field goals on 71 attempts.

Samford’s defense allowed 24 two-point field goals on 43 attempts, a 55% shooting percentage. From beyond the arc, their opponent shot 35%, making 10 of 28 three-point attempts. Samford also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 10 times, where they made 6 free throws.