Sunday’s contest that pits the Samford Bulldogs (8-2) versus the Austin Peay Governors (4-4) at Pete Hanna Center has a projected final score of 80-72 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Samford, who is favored in this matchup by our model. Tipoff is at 3:00 PM ET on December 8.

According to our computer prediction, Austin Peay is a good bet to cover the spread, which currently sits at 13.5. The two teams are projected to go over the 151.5 total.

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Samford vs. Austin Peay Game Info & Odds

• Date: Sunday, December 8, 2024
• Time: 3:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
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• Where: Birmingham, Alabama
• Venue: Pete Hanna Center
• Line: Samford -13.5
• Point total: 151.5
• Moneyline (to win): Samford -1250, Austin Peay +710

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Samford vs. Austin Peay Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Samford 80, Austin Peay 72

Spread & Total Prediction for Samford vs. Austin Peay

• Pick ATS: Austin Peay (+13.5)
• Pick OU: Over (151.5)

Samford has put together a 4-4-0 record against the spread this season, while Austin Peay is 3-4-0. In terms of hitting the over, games involving the Bulldogs are 6-2-0 and the Governors are 1-6-0. The two teams average 159 points per game, 7.5 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Samford Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs’ +145 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 14.5 points per game) is a result of scoring 92.4 points per game (second in college basketball) while giving up 77.9 per outing (319th in college basketball).
• Samford ranks 151st in the nation at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 34.2 its opponents average.
• Samford hits 11.5 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in college basketball), 3.4 more than its opponents (8.1).
• The Bulldogs average 105.2 points per 100 possessions on offense (36th in college basketball), and allow 88.7 points per 100 possessions (150th in college basketball).
• Samford has committed 12.3 turnovers per game (243rd in college basketball action), 4.8 fewer than the 17.1 it forces on average (fourth in college basketball).

Austin Peay Performance Insights

• The Governors put up 66.6 points per game (326th in college basketball) while giving up 70.6 per contest (166th in college basketball). They have a -32 scoring differential and have been outscored by 4.0 points per game.
• Austin Peay comes up short in the rebound battle by an average of 7.0 boards. It records 27.0 rebounds per game (352nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 34.0.
• Austin Peay makes 7.5 three-pointers per game (214th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.5. It shoots 33.9% from deep, and its opponents shoot 32.7%.
• Austin Peay has won the turnover battle by 2.9 per game, committing 9.4 (28th in college basketball) while forcing 12.3 (175th in college basketball).

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