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Samford @ VMI

Current Records: Samford 11-6; VMI 10-8

What to Know

The Samford Bulldogs and the VMI Keydets are set to square off in a Southern matchup at 7 p.m. ET Jan. 20 at Cameron Hall. The teams split their matchups last year, with Samford winning the first 84-71 at home and VMI taking the second 85-56.

Samford was close but no cigar on Saturday as they fell 88-85 to the E. Tennessee State Buccaneers. Samford's defeat shouldn't obscure the performances of forward Logan Dye, who had 20 points, and guard Jaden Campbell, who shot 6-for-7 from downtown and finished with 20 points and seven boards.

Meanwhile, even if it wasn't a dominant performance, the Keydets beat the The Citadel Bulldogs 90-85 on Saturday. Center Jake Stephens was the offensive standout of the matchup for VMI, posting a double-double on 21 rebounds and 20 points along with five assists.

Samford is expected to lose this next one by 4.5. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

Samford is now 11-6 while VMI sits at 10-8. A pair of stats to keep an eye on: Samford is stumbling into the game with the 39th most turnovers per game in college basketball, having accrued 14.8 on average. VMI has experienced some struggles of their own as they are 351st worst in college basketball in takeaways, with only 9.8 on average. It's possible one of these Achilles' heels will wind up tripping the losing team up.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 7 p.m. ET
  • Where: Cameron Hall -- Lexington, Virginia
  • Follow: CBS Sports App

Odds

The Keydets are a 4.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Keydets as a 4-point favorite.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Samford have won 12 out of their last 15 games against VMI.

  • Feb 13, 2021 - VMI 85 vs. Samford 56
  • Dec 30, 2020 - Samford 84 vs. VMI 71
  • Mar 06, 2020 - VMI 96 vs. Samford 78
  • Feb 29, 2020 - Samford 84 vs. VMI 78
  • Jan 04, 2020 - Samford 78 vs. VMI 75
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Samford 84 vs. VMI 77
  • Dec 29, 2018 - Samford 96 vs. VMI 68
  • Feb 23, 2018 - Samford 89 vs. VMI 82
  • Jan 29, 2018 - Samford 93 vs. VMI 79
  • Mar 03, 2017 - Samford 79 vs. VMI 61
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Samford 80 vs. VMI 61
  • Jan 28, 2017 - Samford 69 vs. VMI 67
  • Mar 04, 2016 - Samford 92 vs. VMI 85
  • Feb 20, 2016 - Samford 73 vs. VMI 67
  • Jan 21, 2016 - VMI 83 vs. Samford 76