Utah Valley Wolverines vs Samford Bulldogs NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 11/27/24
Planning on watching today’s Wolverines and Bulldogs game? Catch the action at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL, as the Bulldogs hosts this showdown at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 159 points, and Samford is favored by -4 at home against Utah Valley.
UTAH VALLEY WOLVERINES VS SAMFORD BULLDOGS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Samford Bulldogs -4
This game will be played at Pete Hanna Center at 7:30 ET on Wednesday, November 27th.
WHY BET THE SAMFORD BULLDOGS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 79-69 in favor of the Bulldogs.
- Not only will Samford pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -4.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 159 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.
Does Utah Valley Stand a Chance on the Road?
Utah Valley picked up a 77-74 win over West Georgia on Tuesday. The Wolverines were -15 favorites going into the game, but they didn’t cover the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, going over the pre-game O/U line of 139.5.
Utah Valley led 34-32 at halftime and scored 43 points in the 2nd half while allowing 42. Despite the win, the Wolverines’ inability to cover the spread might be a concern for bettors moving forward.
Utah Valley put up 77 points in their last game, shooting 43.9% from the field and 18.2% from three-point range, hitting just 2 of 11 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.5%, and they connected on 65.7% of their free throws, going 23 for 35 from the line.
The Wolverines grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and dished out 14 assists. Carter Welling led the way with 21 points and 11 rebounds, while Shelton Williams-Dryden added 18 points on 8 of 11 shooting. Kyric Davis contributed 16 points, hitting 3 of 4 from beyond the arc.
Utah Valley gave up 74 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 47% from the field. They allowed 22 two-point baskets on 40 attempts, a 55% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Utah Valley’s defense conceded 7 threes on 21 attempts, a 33% success rate. They also sent their opponents to the line 17 times, where they made 12 free throws, shooting 70%. The Wolverines limited offensive rebounds, giving up just 4.
Does Samford Stand a Chance at Home?
Samford Bulldogs Recent Game/Games
Samford picked up a 103-98 win over North Dakota State on Tuesday, November 26th. The Bulldogs were -11 favorites at home but didn’t cover the spread in this one.
Samford led 50-44 at halftime but allowed 41 points in the 2nd half while scoring just 35 themselves. The total points for the game reached 201, going well over the O/U line of 154.
Samford’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, putting up 103 points with a 57.1% shooting performance from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.3%, thanks in large part to their 73.2% shooting on two-point attempts. They also dished out 24 assists and grabbed 18 offensive rebounds.
Jacari White led the way with 30 points, hitting 6 of 9 from beyond the arc and shooting 76.9% overall. Collin Holloway and Trey Fort each added 24 points, with Holloway also pulling down 11 rebounds. Luke Kasubke was nearly perfect from three, hitting 7 of 8 attempts and finishing with 21 points.
Samford’s defense struggled, giving up 98 points on 57% shooting. Their two-point defense was particularly vulnerable, allowing 73% shooting on 41 attempts.
From beyond the arc, they gave up 10 threes on 29 attempts, a 34% clip. They also sent the opposing team to the line 23 times, where they hit 13 free throws.