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VMI vs Samford Prediction and Analysis Jan 9th, 2025

VMI vs Samford Game Preview

Samford will compete against the VMI Keydets in a Southern showdown at 8pm Eastern Time this week at the Pete Hanna Center. If you’re intrigued by this exciting game, our VMI vs Samford betting analysis can provide you with all the content you may need!

 

VMI Analysis: Awful season

VMI‘s record fell to 2-9 for the campaign following a narrow 70-67 defeat against Mercer. In this matchup, VMI’s offense managed to score 67 points, achieving a shooting percentage of 40% from the field and 33.3% deep shooting, successfully making 9 out of 27 attempts. Their effective field goal percentage stood at 47.3%. Key performances came from Rickey Bradley Jr. and Jah Nze, with Bradley leading the team with 30 points and converting 5 of 11 from the perimeter, while Nze contributed 25 points, hitting 5 of 8 from beyond the arc.

  • Defensively, VMI restricted Mercer to 70 points, with the opponent shooting 40% from the field. The defense allowed 9 long range daggers, resulting in a 33% shooting rate from long range.
  • Additionally, VMI excelled in limiting second chance opportunities, conceding only 4 offensive rebounds throughout the bout.

 

Samford Analysis: Looking to continue their momentum

Samford stacked their year record to 10-3 following an 88-69 victory against Western Carolina last week. In this matchup, Samford scored 88 points, achieving a shooting percentage of 52.8% from the field and an effective field goal percentage of 62.3%. The team successfully converted 40% of their perimeter shots and excelled in field goals, making 64.3% of those shots. Jaden Brownell was the standout performer, contributing 23 points with an impressive shooting accuracy of 72.7% overall and 60% on deep shooting.

  • On the defensive end, Samford allowed 69 points, with their opponents shooting 39% from the field, making 24 of 61 attempts. The defense was effective against mid range attempts, limiting opponents to 39% shooting.
  • However, from long range, Samford conceded 11 long range daggers out of 28 shots, resulting in a shooting percentage of 39%.

 

Overall there is a clear favorite this time around per our NCAA basketball picks, with Samford more than ready to keep their winning streak going.

 

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VMI vs Samford Game Information

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Date & Time

1/9/2025 8:00 PM EST

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Location

Pete Hanna Center

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Live Stream

Fubo.tv

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