Who's Playing

Chattanooga @ Samford

Current Records: Chattanooga 11-7; Samford 11-7

What to Know

The Samford Bulldogs are 4-12 against the Chattanooga Mocs since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Bulldogs and Chattanooga will face off in a Southern battle at 6 p.m. ET at Pete Hanna Center. The teams split their matchups last year, with Samford winning the first 80-72 at home and Chattanooga taking the second 70-57.

The Wofford Terriers typically have all the answers at home, but on Wednesday Samford proved too difficult a challenge. Samford made easy work of the Terriers and carried off an 83-58 win.

Meanwhile, the Mocs didn't have too much trouble with the Western Carolina Catamounts at home on Wednesday as they won 95-76.

Barring any buzzer beaters, the Bulldogs are expected to win a tight contest. They have been consistent moneymakers against the spread when favored (6-3), so they might be worth a quick bet.

The wins brought Samford up to 11-7 and Chattanooga to 11-7. Samford is 9-1 after wins this year, Chattanooga 6-4.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 6 p.m. ET
  • Where: Pete Hanna Center -- Homewood, Alabama
  • TV: ESPN University
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.00

Odds

The Bulldogs are a slight 2.5-point favorite against the Mocs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 2.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

Chattanooga have won 12 out of their last 16 games against Samford.

  • Feb 26, 2022 - Chattanooga 70 vs. Samford 57
  • Feb 02, 2022 - Samford 80 vs. Chattanooga 72
  • Jan 20, 2021 - Chattanooga 70 vs. Samford 64
  • Jan 06, 2021 - Chattanooga 73 vs. Samford 68
  • Jan 29, 2020 - Chattanooga 92 vs. Samford 84
  • Jan 11, 2020 - Chattanooga 105 vs. Samford 67
  • Feb 16, 2019 - Samford 80 vs. Chattanooga 76
  • Jan 12, 2019 - Chattanooga 80 vs. Samford 75
  • Mar 02, 2018 - Chattanooga 89 vs. Samford 79
  • Jan 24, 2018 - Chattanooga 78 vs. Samford 71
  • Dec 30, 2017 - Samford 73 vs. Chattanooga 56
  • Feb 22, 2017 - Samford 72 vs. Chattanooga 68
  • Jan 21, 2017 - Chattanooga 82 vs. Samford 78
  • Mar 05, 2016 - Chattanooga 59 vs. Samford 54
  • Feb 27, 2016 - Chattanooga 77 vs. Samford 66
  • Jan 30, 2016 - Chattanooga 63 vs. Samford 56