The North Alabama Lions (3-0) are underdogs (+1.5) as they attempt to continue a three-game win streak when they host the Samford Bulldogs (2-1) at 8:45 PM ET on Friday, November 15, 2024 at Flowers Hall. The contest airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 162.5.
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Samford Cover -1.5 vs North Alabama -110
Samford vs. North Alabama betting lines
- Samford moneyline odds to win: -121
- North Alabama moneyline odds to win: +101
- Spread: Samford (-1.5)
- Total: 162.5
Samford statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Against the spread last season, Samford performed worse when played at home, covering nine times in 17 home games, and seven times in 13 road games.
- The Bulldogs eclipsed the total in a higher percentage of games at home (76.5%) than games on the road (15.4%) last season.
- Samford performed better as a moneyline favorite when playing at home last year, sporting a home record of 16-0 home record, compared to going 5-2 in away games.
Last season stats
- Last year, the Bulldogs were fifth-best in college basketball on offense (86.1 points scored per game) and ranked 260th defensively (74.5 points allowed).
- On the boards, Samford was 172nd in college basketball in rebounds (32.1 per game) last year. It was 215th in rebounds conceded (32.2 per game).
- At 17.6 assists per game, the Bulldogs were 11th-best in college basketball last season.
Samford betting records last season
- ATS Record: 19-15-0 (Home: 9-8-0; Away: 7-6-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 15-12-0 (As Favorite: 15-12-0; As Underdog: 4-3-0)
- O-U-P: 17-16-1 (Home: 13-4-0; Away: 2-11-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 24-2 (Home: 16-0; Away: 5-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 3-3)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 49.0 (10th in nation) | 43.4 (155th) | 32.1 (172nd) | 32.2 (215th) | 17.6 (11th) | 12.5 (302nd) |
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North Alabama statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- North Alabama performed better against the spread at home (7-6-0) than away (8-9-1) last season.
- In 2023-24, a higher percentage of the Lions’ games finished above the over/under at home (61.5%, eight of 13) than on the road (50%, nine of 18).
- Last season the Lions were 1-1 at home as moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). Away they were 3-10 (.231).
Last season stats
- The Lions averaged 76.5 points per game (92nd-ranked in college basketball) last year, while ceding 76.1 points per contest (296th-ranked).
- Last season North Alabama grabbed 32.1 boards per game (172nd-ranked in college basketball) and ceded 31.8 rebounds per contest (189th-ranked).
- Last year the Lions ranked 318th in college basketball in assists, delivering 11.2 per game.
North Alabama betting records last season
- ATS Record: 15-15-1 (Home: 7-6-0; Away: 8-9-1)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 8-7-0 (As Favorite: 7-8-1; As Underdog: 8-7-0)
- O-U-P: 17-14-0 (Home: 8-5-0; Away: 9-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-6 (Home: 7-3; Away: 2-3)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-11 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.4 (191st in nation) | 44.5 (225th) | 32.1 (172nd) | 31.8 (189th) | 11.2 (318th) | 9.7 (50th) |
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