Samford Bulldogs vs Citadel Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 2/1/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Bulldogs and Bulldogs. The game is starting at 1:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Bulldogs at McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC. Get ready to place your bets! Samford is favored by -16.5 in this Southern conference showdown. The game’s over/under is currently at 143.5 points.
SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS CITADEL BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Samford Bulldogs -16.5
This game will be played at McAlister Field House at 1:00 ET on Saturday, February 1st.
WHY BET THE SAMFORD BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 77-70 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Citadel pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +16.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 143.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 147 points.
Will the Bulldogs Come Through as Road Favorites?
Samford Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Samford’s record dropped to 15-5 after a narrow 72-70 loss to Furman on Wednesday. The Bulldogs, who were -2 favorites, failed to cover the spread.
After trailing 33-25 at halftime, Samford rallied with 45 points in the 2nd half while allowing 39. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback. The total points of 142 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.
In their latest game, Samford put up 70 points, shooting 42.4% from the field and hitting 38.5% of their threes (10/26). Their effective field goal percentage stood at 50%, and they connected on 77.8% of their free throws (7/9). The Bulldogs grabbed 12 offensive rebounds and dished out 11 assists.
Nick Anderson led the way with 24 points, shooting 9/13 overall and 5/8 from beyond the arc. Cooper Bowser was perfect from the field, going 8/8 for 21 points, while Rylan Jones added 19 points, hitting 3/6 from deep.
Samford’s defense struggled in their last game, giving up 72 points on 49% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 64% of their two-point attempts, going 20/31 inside the arc.
From three-point range, Samford held the other team to 29% shooting, with 7 threes made on 24 attempts. They also sent the opponent to the free-throw line 21 times, where they converted 11 for 52%. Samford gave up 12 offensive rebounds.
Can the Bulldogs Pull the Upset at Home?
Citadel Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
The Bulldogs’ season struggles continued with an 80-46 loss to Mercer on Wednesday, dropping their record to 1-15. Citadel entered the game as +13.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 126 fell short of the O/U line of 145.5.
Citadel trailed 34-18 at halftime and allowed 46 points in the second half while scoring 28. Their defense couldn’t contain Mercer, and their offense struggled to keep up.
The Citadel Bulldogs struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 46 points while shooting 27.3% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 32.7%, and they hit only 22.7% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-22 from beyond the arc.
Tyler Johnson led the Bulldogs with 18 points, shooting 47.1% overall, though he was just 2-for-8 from three-point range. Ahmad Robinson contributed 16 points and 7 assists, while Marcus Overstreet added 16 points and 10 rebounds, hitting 70% of his shots.
Even with Citadel’s defensive struggles, giving up 80 points on 49% shooting, they still managed to limit damage from beyond the arc. Their opponent shot just 29% from three, hitting 8 of 27 attempts.
Inside the arc, though, Citadel allowed 62% shooting, with their opponent making 25 of 40 two-point shots. The Bulldogs also sent them to the line 9 times, where they made 6 free throws.