Samford Bulldogs vs Kansas Jayhawks Odds, AI Picks and Betting Analysis

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The former 2022 NCAA champions, the Kansas Jayhawks, once again will be in the March Madness. Since 1990, the Jayhawks have played in the biggest College Basketball Frenzy, and this time, they will face in the First Round the Samford Bulldogs. The winner of this Kansas vs Samford matchup is going to take on the winner of the Gonzaga vs McNeese game in the second round. Let’s see the Samford vs Kansas Odds.

The Samford Bulldogs enter this game with a 28-5 record, including a 17-3 mark in Southern Conference play. They have won three straight games and are 8-5 on the road this season.

So far, the Bulldogs have been the underdog in six games, going 3-3 in those contests. They are 22-2 when favored this season.

As the underdog this season, Samford has gone 3-3 vs. the spread. On the road, their ATS record is 7-6, including going 1-2 in their last 3 games. Overall, the Bulldogs have an ATS mark of 18-12 this year.

Today’s over/under line of 150.5 is similar to the average over/under line in Samford’s games this season (155.6). So far, 16 of their games have finished with more points than today’s line. In their last three games, the over/under record is 1-2 and the average scoring total is 143 points.

Kansas wants to get back the title

After an NCAAB score of 72-52 loss to Cincinnati, Kansas will look to get back on track against Samford. The Jayhawks are 22-9 overall in the NCAAB standings, including a 16-2 mark at home.

For the season, Kansas has been favored in 27 of its 31 games, going 22-5 in those contests. The Jayhawks are also 10-9 in Big 12 action.

As the favorite, Kansas has gone 12-15 vs. the spread this season and is 5-5 in their last 10 games as the favorite. At home, the Jayhawks have an ATS mark of 9-9 this year and are 5-5 in their last 10 home games vs. the spread.

With an over/under record of 14-18, the average scoring total in Kansas’ games this year is 143.9 points. Today’s over/under line of 150.5 is higher than the average OU line in their games (144.8). Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 134 points, and their OU record in those games is 1-2.

Game Information

SAMFORD BULLDOGS vs KANSAS JAYHAWKS

Location of the Game: Delta Center, Salt Lake City, Utah

Date and Time: Thursday, March 21st 9:55 ET

Reason: 2024 March Madness First Round

How to watch: TBS

Samford vs Kansas Odds

There are the NCAAB Odds for this matchup of today’s NCAAB Schedule:

AI Predictions and Sport Betting AI Picks

These are the NCAAB Computer Picks for this NCAAB Matchup:

TEAM	AI PICKS		Sport Betting AI PICKS
SAMFORD	67	145	Spread KU -7.5	ML KU -324	Total UNDER 150.5
KANSAS	74

• • AI Picks: Kansas Jayhawks 78 – Samford Bulldogs 67
  • Sport Betting AI Picks: ATS Jayhawks -7.5 | ML Jayhawks -324 | UNDER 150.5

Samford Bulldogs Game Analysis

In their latest game, Samford’s offense looked good, scoring 84 points against Furman. They recorded an overall field goal percentage of 54.9% and made 22/32 free throws. In terms of offense, the Bulldogs have a season-long field goal percentage of 49%, putting them 33rd in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 36th in percentage and 14th in three-pointers made, according to the NCAAB team stats.

Coming into today’s game, the Samford defense is giving up an average of 74.1 points per contest. In today’s game vs. Kansas, the Samford defense will be looking to do a better job avoiding putting opponents on the line. In their last game, Samford made 22 free-throws vs. the Bulldogs.

Kansas Jayhawks Game Analysis

In their most recent game, the Kansas offense concluded with only 52 points against Cincinnati. Throughout the game, they made 3/20 three-point attempts and had a field goal percentage of 33.9%. Currently leading the team in scoring is Hunter Dickinson who comes into today’s matchup averaging 18. Kevin McCullar Jr. also heads into the game with a PPG average of 18.3, according to the NCAAB player stats.

So far, the Jayhawks’ defense is ranked 84th in the country at 68.7 points per contest. On average, opposing teams are hitting 8.2 threes per game vs. Samford. This has come on three-point shooting percentage of 33.8%.

According to the NCAAB Injury Report, these players could not play this matchup:

• • • Kevin McCullar Jr. (Knee)
    • Hunter Dickinson (Shoulder)

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