Who's Playing

E. Tennessee State @ Samford

Current Records: E. Tennessee State 10-8; Samford 11-5

What to Know

The Samford Bulldogs are 0-11 against the E. Tennessee State Buccaneers since January of 2016, but they'll have a chance to close the gap a little bit Saturday. The Bulldogs and E. Tennessee State will face off in a Southern battle at 3 p.m. ET at Pete Hanna Center. Samford is out to keep their three-game home win streak alive.

Samford found themselves the reluctant recipients of an unfortunate 87-64 punch to the gut against the Wofford Terriers on Wednesday.

Meanwhile, E. Tennessee State came up short against the Furman Paladins on Wednesday, falling 78-69.

Barring any buzzer beaters, Samford is expected to win a tight contest. At 1-3 against the spread at home, they are no cash cow. That said, the Buccaneers aren't so hot on the road, where they are 2-5.

With both teams hitting sour notes in their previous games, they will no doubt be looking to produce a better outcome in this one. We'll see which team satisfies their hunger and which team leaves with an empty stomach.

How To Watch

  • When: Saturday at 3 p.m. ET
  • Where: Pete Hanna Center -- Homewood, Alabama
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $49.00

Odds

The Bulldogs are a slight 2-point favorite against the Buccaneers, 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-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -111

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Series History

E. Tennessee State have won all of the games they've played against Samford in the last eight years.

  • Feb 22, 2020 - E. Tennessee State 80 vs. Samford 74
  • Jan 15, 2020 - E. Tennessee State 88 vs. Samford 63
  • Jan 31, 2019 - E. Tennessee State 74 vs. Samford 66
  • Jan 03, 2019 - E. Tennessee State 81 vs. Samford 72
  • Feb 01, 2018 - E. Tennessee State 96 vs. Samford 76
  • Jan 04, 2018 - E. Tennessee State 90 vs. Samford 72
  • Mar 05, 2017 - E. Tennessee State 81 vs. Samford 72
  • Feb 15, 2017 - E. Tennessee State 79 vs. Samford 77
  • Jan 25, 2017 - E. Tennessee State 96 vs. Samford 86
  • Feb 11, 2016 - E. Tennessee State 94 vs. Samford 90
  • Jan 14, 2016 - E. Tennessee State 81 vs. Samford 77