College Basketball Odds: Samford vs. Valparaiso
| Samford Odds | -9.5 |
| Valparaiso Odds | +9.5 |
| Over/Under | 155.5 |
| Date | Tuesday, Dec. 19 |
| Time | 2 p.m. ET |
| Channel | ESPN+ |
*College basketball odds as of Tuesday morning
The second game on Tuesday’s college basketball odds board pits Samford against Valparaiso as a standalone afternoon matchup.
At 9-2, the Bulldogs are 9.5-point favorites against the Beacons — yes, that’s Valparaiso’s mascot — but it’s the over/under that’s popping as a popular prediction for savvy bettors.
Below we break down Tuesday’s Samford vs. Valparaiso matinee, including the college basketball prediction that pro bettors are making for today’s matchup.
College Basketball Prediction: Samford vs. Valparaiso
This total currently sits at 155.5 and big bets from the wiseguys are playing a significant part in shaping this number.
To start, the Samford vs. Valparaiso total initially hit the market at 153.5, but smart money has quietly come in on the over.
Specifically, Action Labs’ Bet Signals show sharps were quick to steam the over shortly after this line opened, forcing an instant reaction from oddsmakers.
Steam refers to sudden, uniform line movement across the market that is often the result of bettors with the resources and respect to move odds getting down on the same wager at multiple sportsbooks, all at once.
In addition, the Action Network’s college basketball public betting data is reporting that the over has landed a whopping 90% of the money, but on just 60% of the tickets, providing another key piece of data regarding why the total has stretched to a consensus of 155.5.
PRO Report Prediction: Over 155.5 (-110) via FanDuel
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