Tuesday’s contest features the Samford Bulldogs (4-2) and the North Dakota State Bison (3-3) squaring off at Pete Hanna Center (on November 26) at 7:30 PM ET. This matchup, according to our computer prediction, will result in an 85-77 victory for Samford.

Based on our computer prediction, North Dakota State is projected to cover the spread (10.5) versus Samford. The two sides are expected to eclipse the 158.5 over/under.

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Samford vs. North Dakota State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Tuesday, November 26, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Birmingham, Alabama
• Venue: Pete Hanna Center
• Line: Samford -10.5
• Point total: 158.5
• Moneyline (to win): Samford -549, North Dakota State +400

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Samford vs. North Dakota State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Samford 85, North Dakota State 77

Spread & Total Prediction for Samford vs. North Dakota State

• Pick ATS: North Dakota State (+10.5)
• Pick OU: Over (158.5)

Samford has a 2-2-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to North Dakota State, who is 1-3-0 ATS. Both the Bulldogs and the Bison are 3-1-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. The teams score an average of 167.8 points per game, 9.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Samford Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs outscore opponents by 17.3 points per game (scoring 93.8 points per game to rank fifth in college basketball while giving up 76.5 per outing to rank 283rd in college basketball) and have a +104 scoring differential overall.
• The 37.5 rebounds per game Samford averages rank 63rd in college basketball, and are 2.3 more than the 35.2 its opponents collect per outing.
• Samford makes 11.3 three-pointers per game (12th in college basketball), 4.3 more than its opponents (7).
• The Bulldogs score 103.1 points per 100 possessions (77th in college basketball), while giving up 84 points per 100 possessions (100th in college basketball).
• Samford has committed 12.5 turnovers per game (234th in college basketball action), five fewer than the 17.5 it forces on average (ninth in college basketball).

North Dakota State Performance Insights

• The Bison have a +13 scoring differential, topping opponents by 2.2 points per game. They’re putting up 74 points per game, 228th in college basketball, and are giving up 71.8 per contest to rank 199th in college basketball.
• North Dakota State averages 33.3 rebounds per game (194th in college basketball) while conceding 31.8 per outing to opponents. It outrebounds opponents by 1.5 boards per game.
• North Dakota State hits 9.7 three-pointers per game (64th in college basketball) while shooting 34.1% from beyond the arc (168th in college basketball). It is making 2.9 more threes than its opponents, who drain 6.8 per game at 32.3%.
• North Dakota State forces 7.8 turnovers per game (361st in college basketball) while committing 8.3 (ninth in college basketball).

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