Samford Bulldogs (20-3) vs. UNC Greensboro Spartans (17-6)
February 8, 2024 7:00 pm EDT
The Line: UNC Greensboro Spartans -1.5; Over/Under: +152.5
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The Samford Bulldogs have won their last 3 games. The UNC Greensboro Spartans look for a win after winning 6 of their last 7 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Samford Bulldogs vs UNC Greensboro Spartans prediction.
Samford Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Samford Bulldogs recently beat East Tennessee State, Wofford, and Chattanooga. The Samford Bulldogs are averaging 87.8 points on 49.4 percent shooting and allowing 74.6 points on 42.8 percent shooting. Achor Achor is averaging 15.7 points and 6 rebounds, while AJ Staton-McCray is averaging 12.8 points and 5 rebounds. Jaden Campbell is the third double-digit scorer and Jeremaine Marshall is grabbing 5.1 rebounds. The Samford Bulldogs are shooting 40.4 percent from beyond the arc and 72.7 percent from the free throw line. The Samford Bulldogs are allowing 35.7 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33 rebounds per game.
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UNC Greensboro Spartans Betting Preview
The UNC Greensboro Spartans recently beat VMI and Furman. The UNC Greensboro Spartans are averaging 77.7 points on 46.5 percent shooting and allowing 70 points on 39.8 percent shooting. Mikeal Brown-Jones is averaging 20.8 points and 7.9 rebounds, while Keyshaun Langley is averaging 14.5 points and 2.9 rebounds. Donovan Atwell is the third double-digit scorer and Kobe Langley is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The UNC Greensboro Spartans are shooting 39.7 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Greensboro Spartans are allowing 30.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.
North Carolina-Greensboro Spartans Team Facts
- North Carolina-Greensboro has won 10 of its last 11 night games at Greensboro Coliseum.
- Each of North Carolina-Greensboro’s last six games against Conference opponents at Greensboro Coliseum have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- North Carolina-Greensboro has won the first half in 13 of its last 14 night games at Greensboro Coliseum.
Samford Bulldogs Team Facts
- Samford has won 20 of its last 21 games.
- Each of Samford’s last six road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
- Samford has won the first half in 21 of its last 22 games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Samford Bulldogs vs UNC Greensboro Spartans prediction
The UNC Greensboro Spartans are getting the benefit of the doubt because they’re at home, where they’re 9-1 SU this season. However, an argument can be made that Samford is the better team here, and the Bulldogs already beat UNC Greensboro last month by 9 points. In fact, Samford has won the last 5 meetings overall against UNC Greensboro. The Samford Bulldogs have proven they can win on the road this season, and they have the offense to give anybody in the Southern issues. UNC Greensboro should be favored at home, but the value is with Samford and the free bucket.
