Thursday’s contest that pits the Samford Bulldogs (7-2) versus the South Carolina State Bulldogs (4-5) at Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center has a projected final score of 83-74 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Samford, who is the favorite in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 7:00 PM ET on December 5.

Based on our computer prediction, Samford is a good bet to cover the point spread, which currently sits at 7.5. The two teams are projected to fall short of the 157.5 total.

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Samford vs. South Carolina State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 5, 2024
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• Where: Orangeburg, South Carolina
• Venue: Smith-Hammond-Middleton Memorial Center
• Line: Samford -7.5
• Point total: 157.5
• Moneyline (to win): Samford -315, South Carolina State +250

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Samford vs. South Carolina State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Samford 83, South Carolina State 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Samford vs. South Carolina State

• Pick ATS: Samford (-7.5)
• Pick OU: Under (157.5)

Samford is 4-3-0 against the spread, while South Carolina State’s ATS record this season is 3-4-0. The Samford Bulldogs have a 5-2-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the South Carolina State Bulldogs have a record of 2-5-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 170 points per game, 12.5 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Samford Performance Insights

• The Samford Bulldogs are outscoring opponents by 15.3 points per game with a +138 scoring differential overall. They put up 92.9 points per game (first in college basketball) and give up 77.6 per contest (305th in college basketball).
• Samford ranks 91st in college basketball at 35.3 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.8 its opponents average.
• Samford knocks down 11.1 three-pointers per game (11th in college basketball) while shooting 36.1% from deep (92nd in college basketball). It is making 3.2 more threes per contest than its opponents, who drain 7.9 per game while shooting 30.9%.
• The Samford Bulldogs rank 52nd in college basketball with 103.9 points scored per 100 possessions, and 118th in college basketball defensively with 86.7 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Samford has won the turnover battle by 5.3 turnovers per game, committing 12.4 (234th in college basketball play) while forcing 17.7 (third in college basketball).

South Carolina State Performance Insights

• The South Carolina State Bulldogs have a +74 scoring differential, topping opponents by 8.2 points per game. They’re putting up 77.1 points per game, 160th in college basketball, and are giving up 68.9 per outing to rank 137th in college basketball.
• South Carolina State wins the rebound battle by 1.3 boards on average. It records 32.2 rebounds per game, 225th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 30.9.
• South Carolina State makes 6.9 three-pointers per game (259th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7. It shoots 36.0% from deep, and its opponents shoot 29.7%.
• South Carolina State has committed 12.8 turnovers per game (266th in college basketball), 2.8 fewer than the 15.6 it forces (21st in college basketball).

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