Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our North Dakota State vs Samford NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Homewood.
North Dakota State vs Samford Prediction
Looking to win big? The Bison and Bulldogs face off at 7:30 ET on ESPN+. The Bulldogs are hosting the game at Pete Hanna Center in Homewood, AL. This non-conference matchup has an over/under of 158 points, and Samford is favored by -11 vs. North Dakota State.
North Dakota State vs. Samford Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: North Dakota State Bison at Samford Bulldogs
- Where: Homewood at Pete Hanna Center
- Date: Tuesday, November 26th
- Betting Odds SAMF -11, NDKST +420 | SAMF -588 O/U 158
Bison Preview: Do the Bison Have a Shot at a Win at Homewood?
North Dakota State's recent game against Southern Illinois ended in a 69-44 loss on Monday, November 18th. The Bison were +7.5 point underdogs going into the game and failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 113, well below the O/U line of 151.
After trailing 34-23 at halftime, NDSU struggled in the second half, scoring just 21 points while allowing 35.
Bison Offense Breakdown
North Dakota State struggled offensively in their last game, scoring just 44 points on 26.5% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 29.4%, and they hit only 18.5% of their three-point attempts, going 5-for-27 from beyond the arc.
Ali Dibba was a bright spot, scoring 17 points on 8-of-11 shooting and adding 7 rebounds. He also hit 1 of his 2 three-point attempts, while the rest of the team combined to shoot just 4-for-25 from deep.
Bison Team Defense
North Dakota State's defense struggled in their last game, giving up 69 points on 51% shooting from the field. They allowed the opposing team to hit 54% of their two-point attempts, going 26/48.
From beyond the arc, the Bison's defense held the other team to just 3/8 shooting, or 37%. They also sent them to the free-throw line 15 times, where they converted 8, shooting 53%. North Dakota State allowed 5 offensive rebounds.
Bulldogs Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for the Bulldogs?
Samford’s latest game saw them fall 83-75 to Michigan State on Tuesday. Despite being +17 point underdogs, the Bulldogs kept things closer than expected.
Samford trailed 38-28 at halftime but came out strong in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 45. The game’s total points of 158 fell short of the 164-point O/U line.
Bulldogs Offense Breakdown
Samford's offense put up 75 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 56.1%. They connected on 61.3% of their two-point attempts and hit 34.6% from beyond the arc, going 9-for-26 from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they made 71.4%, hitting 10-of-14 attempts.
Jaden Akins led the way with 25 points, shooting 66.7% overall and 42.9% from three. Jaden Brownell added 19 points and 9 rebounds, hitting 3-of-6 from deep. Samford dished out 20 assists as a team, with Lukas Walls contributing 4 assists and shooting 66.7% from the field, including 2-of-3 from three-point range.
Bulldogs Team Defense
Despite Samford's defensive struggles, allowing 83 points on 50% shooting, they did manage to limit damage from beyond the arc, holding their opponent to 29% on 7/24 three-point attempts. However, Samford couldn't contain the inside game, giving up 67% shooting on two-point attempts.
Samford also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 23 times, where they converted 87% of their attempts. Additionally, Samford allowed 10 offensive rebounds, contributing to their defensive woes.
Bison vs Bulldogs Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Bison last three road games, the team averaged 71 points per game while allowing 78. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Although Samford has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten home games, they have not held up as well vs the spread going 5-5. The team averaged 83 points per game in these games.
- Going back to their last five games as the underdog, the Bison have a straight up record of 1-4. But, their mark vs the spread was just 1-4.
- Through their previous three contests as the betting favorite, the Bulldogs have a strong record of 2-1. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 1-2.
North Dakota State vs Samford Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: North Dakota State +11 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.