Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, College Basketball Predictions, November 13, 2026
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: records, recent results, team stats and our winner pick.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: quick answers
| Question | Answer |
|---|---|
| Who is the pick? | Wright State Raiders to win |
| Game date | November 13, 2026 |
| Tipoff | Nov 13, 8:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 6:00 PM MT |
| Venue | Pete Hanna Center |
| Game setting | Samford Bulldogs at home |
| Type of prediction | Outright winner only |
| Research checked | November 12, 2026 |
Our Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction favors Wright State Raiders. The main reason is the stronger previous-season scoring balance. This is an early-season preview, so the distinction between last year’s production and this year’s personnel matters. The 2025–26 results below provide a baseline, while the 2026–27 roster information helps identify the people available to carry the plan into a new season.
The central question in Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction is whether Wright State Raiders can create useful possessions without giving Samford Bulldogs extra chances. A game can turn on the quality of its first shot, but it can also turn on the possessions that never produce a shot at all. Turnovers, offensive rebounds and unnecessary fouls are therefore part of the winner assessment, alongside the more familiar shooting numbers.
The market format is straightforward: select the team expected to win, with no required winning margin. Our college basketball betting guide explains the basic choices. You can find the matchup at YouWager; this preview does not claim that a specific price is available or attach the selection to an invented line.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: recent head-to-head history
No completed meeting between Wright State Raiders and Samford Bulldogs appears in the checked 2024–25 and 2025–26 national schedules. That means there is no score from that window to use as a direct recent comparison. It does not mean the programs have never met. For this early-season game, the better evidence is the current setting and the verified team information.
Our Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction gives current personnel more weight than a result produced by a different lineup. The familiar categories in basketball still provide the framework—shooting, possession, rebounding and foul management—but the people executing those tasks can change sharply from one November to the next. A historical win is useful context rather than a substitute for that comparison.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: trends to read correctly
Current season results
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: Wright State Raiders this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Toledo Rockets | Away | Win | 76–68 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Florida Atlantic Owls | Home | Win | 97–71 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Air Force Falcons | Home | Win | 102–71 |
For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, Wright State Raiders went 3-0 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: Samford Bulldogs this season
| Date | Opponent | Site | Result | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2026 | UNLV Rebels | Away | Loss | 79–88 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Berry Vikings | Home | Win | 87–58 |
For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, Samford Bulldogs went 1-1 in the completed games listed here. Read the opponents and venues before treating that small sample as a trend.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: fixed betting odds
| Market | Selection | Line | American price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Moneyline | Wright State Raiders | — | -125 |
| Moneyline | Samford Bulldogs | — | +105 |
| Spread | Wright State Raiders | -1.5 | -108 |
| Spread | Samford Bulldogs | 1.5 | -112 |
| Total | Over | 156.5 | -105 |
| Total | Under | 156.5 | -115 |
For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, the fixed figures are a comparison snapshot, not confirmed YouWager prices. N/A means a price or line wasn’t verified. The winner pick still stands on the matchup evidence below.
For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Wright State Raiders show 23-12 overall in 35 recorded games, 11-5 in the listed home games and 9-5 in the listed away games. There were 10 games decided by five points or fewer, with 6 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, the checked 2025–26 results for Samford Bulldogs show 18-14 overall in 32 recorded games, 11-3 in the listed home games and 6-9 in the listed away games. There were 10 games decided by five points or fewer, with 4 wins in that group. These are straight-up results from the stated coverage, not an against-the-spread record. They describe the past schedule rather than a current 2026–27 winning streak.
Those trends need context because a short sequence is sensitive to the opponents and venues in it. The statistical idea of sample variability is useful here. A hot shooting night against one opponent should not automatically become an expectation against another. Our handicapping guide provides a broader way to organize the evidence without confusing a descriptive trend with a guarantee.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: the statistical baseline
| Previous-season measure | Wright State Raiders | Samford Bulldogs |
|---|---|---|
| Checked 2025–26 games | 35 | 32 |
| Record in those games | 23-12 | 18-14 |
| Points per game in those results | 80.5 | 78.9 |
| Points allowed per game in those results | 73.7 | 75.3 |
| Regular-season stat-feed games | 34.0 | 32.0 |
| Field-goal percentage | 48.8 | 45.4 |
| Three-point percentage | 36.1 | 35.8 |
| Free-throw percentage | 73.6 | 68.9 |
| Rebounds per game | 35.4 | 36.4 |
| Offensive rebounds per game | 11.3 | 9.1 |
| Assists per game | 13.8 | 14.8 |
| Turnovers per game | 11.3 | 9.2 |
| Steals per game | 7.4 | 4.6 |
| Blocks per game | 4.4 | 2.8 |
The table supports Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction by keeping the results record separate from the statistical feed. The results can include postseason games; the shooting and possession figures are from the 2025–26 regular-season feed. Where the national feed contains only a small subset for a smaller program, it is not presented as a complete season split. None of these numbers is described as a new-season average. The current game listing can be checked through the matchup schedule.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: Wright State Raiders last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 10, 2026 | Away | Toledo Rockets | W | 76-68 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 06, 2026 | Home | Florida Atlantic Owls | W | 97-71 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Air Force Falcons | W | 102-71 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 20, 2026 | Neutral | Virginia Cavaliers | L | 73-82 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 10, 2026 | Neutral | Detroit Mercy Titans | W | 66-63 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 09, 2026 | Neutral | Northern Kentucky Norse | W | 103-90 | 2025–26 |
| Mar 04, 2026 | Home | Cleveland State Vikings | W | 90-61 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Away | Northern Kentucky Norse | W | 92-91 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 25, 2026 | Away | Purdue Fort Wayne Mastodons | W | 74-70 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 22, 2026 | Home | Robert Morris Colonials | L | 68-81 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Wright State Raiders contains 10 verified games, with a 8-2 record, 84.1 points scored and 74.8 allowed per game. For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a win against Toledo Rockets on Nov 10, 2026: 76-68 from the perspective of Wright State Raiders. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 4-1, with scoring averages of 82.8 for and 71.0 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 102-71 against Air Force Falcons; the toughest was 68-81 against Robert Morris Colonials.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: Samford Bulldogs last 10 games
| Date | Site | Opponent | W/L | Team score–opponent score | Season |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 07, 2026 | Away | UNLV Rebels | L | 79-88 | 2026–27 |
| Nov 02, 2026 | Home | Berry Vikings | W | 87-58 | 2026–27 |
| Mar 07, 2026 | Neutral | Furman Paladins | L | 81-86 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 28, 2026 | Home | UNC Greensboro Spartans | W | 87-78 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 26, 2026 | Home | VMI Keydets | W | 80-61 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 21, 2026 | Away | Mercer Bears | L | 86-89 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 19, 2026 | Away | The Citadel Bulldogs | W | 78-75 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 14, 2026 | Away | East Tennessee State Buccaneers | W | 82-72 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 11, 2026 | Home | Wofford Terriers | W | 97-80 | 2025–26 |
| Feb 07, 2026 | Home | Mercer Bears | W | 69-49 | 2025–26 |
The results window for Samford Bulldogs contains 10 verified games, with a 7-3 record, 82.6 points scored and 73.6 allowed per game. For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, these are historical completed results, not ten games already played in the new season. The season column identifies the relevant campaign. A strong finish can provide useful background, while the new roster still has to establish its own form.
The newest listed result was a loss against UNLV Rebels on Nov 07, 2026: 79-88 from the perspective of Samford Bulldogs. In the latest 5 games of this window, the record is 3-2, with scoring averages of 82.8 for and 74.2 against. The strongest margin in the displayed set was 87-58 against Berry Vikings; the toughest was 79-88 against UNLV Rebels.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: offense, defense and possessions
The first matchup question in Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction is how Wright State Raiders and Samford Bulldogs handle the ball before the defense is set. A controlled early attack can produce a good shot, but a rushed attack can produce a turnover and an easier chance in the other direction. The team that gets into its offense cleanly will have more opportunities to make the opposing defense solve the intended action rather than benefit from a mistake.
The second question in Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction is who finishes possessions on the glass. One defensive stop does not help if the offense immediately gets a second attempt. For Wright State Raiders, winning the initial matchup and securing the rebound would support the preferred script. For Samford Bulldogs, extra attempts are a direct route to making the game closer without requiring a perfect first-shot percentage.
The direct shooting comparison puts Wright State Raiders at 54.9% effective field-goal shooting and Samford Bulldogs at 53.7%. The difference is 1.2 percentage points, favoring Wright State Raiders. Meanwhile, the previous turnover averages were 11.3 for Wright State Raiders and 9.2 for Samford Bulldogs. That makes ball security a useful part of the case for Samford Bulldogs, although opponents and tempo differed across the two schedules.
Wright State Raiders: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Wright State Raiders cover 35 completed games and a 23-12 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 80.5 points for and 73.7 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Samford Bulldogs, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Wright State Raiders was 48.8% from the field and 36.1% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Samford Bulldogs, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Wright State Raiders is 54.9%, and 33.4% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Samford Bulldogs: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Wright State Raiders averaged 22.1 attempts per game and converted 73.6%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Samford Bulldogs needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 13.8 assists and 11.3 turnovers per game for Wright State Raiders, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.2. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Samford Bulldogs: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Wright State Raiders another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 35.4 total rebounds per game, including 11.3 on offense and 24.1 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Samford Bulldogs needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Wright State Raiders recorded 7.4 steals and 4.4 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Samford Bulldogs, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
Samford Bulldogs: what the baseline says
The checked 2025–26 results for Samford Bulldogs cover 32 completed games and a 18-14 record. In that set, the scoring averages are 78.9 points for and 75.3 points against. Postseason games are included in the results record where they were played. For this early-season game against Wright State Raiders, those figures describe the previous team. They do not mean that the current roster has already produced the same level of offense or defense.
The shooting baseline for Samford Bulldogs was 45.4% from the field and 35.8% from three in the 2025–26 regular-season statistical feed. The three-point percentage supports respecting the outside shot, while the new rotation still has to reproduce it. Against Wright State Raiders, the useful distinction is between an open catch-and-shoot chance and a contested attempt taken because the possession is running out of time. A team can shoot the same number of threes while creating a very different quality of offense.
The calculated effective field-goal percentage for Samford Bulldogs is 53.7%, and 46.5% of field-goal attempts came from three-point range. Effective field-goal percentage gives extra credit to a made three. That shot mix suggests a useful test against Wright State Raiders: whether perimeter coverage can force a less comfortable attempt without leaving the lane open.
At the foul line, Samford Bulldogs averaged 23.8 attempts per game and converted 68.9%. Getting to the line can support scoring even when jump shots are uneven, but the route matters. Strong drives and good post position create different pressure from a player leaning into difficult contact. Wright State Raiders needs to defend without repeatedly sending a capable shooter to the stripe. If the game stays close, the same free-throw skill also becomes important when the leading team is intentionally fouled.
The ball-movement profile shows 14.8 assists and 9.2 turnovers per game for Samford Bulldogs, with an assist-to-turnover ratio of 1.6. Those are team figures, so they do not identify one guard as responsible for every decision. They do identify a useful question against Wright State Raiders: can the new ball handlers create a good shot without exposing the ball to pressure? The answer will help determine whether the offense can keep its spacing and use its preferred actions.
Rebounding gives Samford Bulldogs another way to influence possessions. The previous regular-season feed lists 36.4 total rebounds per game, including 9.1 on offense and 27.2 on defense. Raw rebound totals are affected by pace and missed shots, so they are not the same as rebound percentages. Still, Wright State Raiders needs to finish each defensive stand with the ball. An opponent that allows repeated second chances can defend the first action well and still lose the possession.
For defensive disruption, Samford Bulldogs recorded 4.6 steals and 2.8 blocks per game. These numbers are useful clues about past events rather than a complete rating of the current defense. A team can block a shot and still surrender an offensive rebound; it can also defend a possession successfully without recording either a steal or a block. Against Wright State Raiders, the more valuable outcome is a controlled stop that allows the offense to begin without a scramble.
2026–27 personnel and roster context
Wright State Raiders: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nikola Djapa | C | 6′ 11″ | Senior |
| PJ Douglas | G | 6′ 4″ | Freshman |
| Terrence Hayes Jr. | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Andrea Holden | G | 6′ 6″ | Junior |
| Sam Johnson | F | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Noah Lewis | F | 6′ 7″ | Freshman |
| Tahj Martin | G | 6′ 2″ | Freshman |
| Ilija Milijasevic | G | 6′ 2″ | Junior |
| Landen Northrop | G | 6′ 5″ | Freshman |
| C.J. O’Hara | G | 6′ 4″ | Junior |
| Dominic Pangonis | G | 6′ 7″ | Junior |
| Kellen Pickett | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Chadlyn Traylor | G | 6′ 3″ | Sophomore |
| Isaiah Williams | G | 6′ 3″ | Freshman |
The current roster feed lists Clint Sargent as head coach for Wright State Raiders. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
Samford Bulldogs: current roster reference
| 2026–27 roster reference | Position | Height | Class |
|---|---|---|---|
| Judson Bjornstad | F | 6′ 8″ | Junior |
| Corey Brown | G | 6′ 4″ | Senior |
| Isaiah Campbell-Finch | G | 6′ 0″ | Sophomore |
| Cooper Davenport | G | 5′ 11″ | Sophomore |
| Ty Davis | G | 6′ 4″ | Junior |
| Brandon Fussell | G | 6′ 1″ | Senior |
| Najimi George | G | 6′ 4″ | Junior |
| JD Gossett | G | 6′ 5″ | Freshman |
| Caleb Harrison | F | 6′ 9″ | Sophomore |
| Joshua Hughes | F | 6′ 5″ | Senior |
| Bradley Kemp | F | 6′ 7″ | Sophomore |
| Zach Lamey | G | 6′ 5″ | Junior |
| Lawson Lee | C | 6′ 11″ | Freshman |
| Braeden MacVicar | F | 6′ 11″ | Junior |
| Win Miller | G | 6′ 3″ | Senior |
| Cooper Noard | G | 6′ 2″ | Senior |
The current roster feed lists Lennie Acuff as head coach for Samford Bulldogs. The table gives the listed players, positions, heights and classes. It is a roster reference, not a projected starting five or a statement that every player has been medically cleared for this game. A name on the roster also does not establish a particular minute load.
The roster information gives Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction a necessary new-season check. Last year’s team shooting percentage can change when a high-volume player leaves, a new guard takes over the ball or a frontcourt pairing changes. Experience labels help describe the group, but a senior transfer can still be new to the system. The important question is which combinations can defend, rebound and create a sound shot together against this specific opponent.
Game setting and the likely paths to a win
The setting for Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction is Pete Hanna Center. Samford Bulldogs has the familiar home environment, while Wright State Raiders must handle the road setting and its communication demands. The listed tipoff is Nov 13, 8:00 PM ET / Nov 13, 6:00 PM MT. A late change to the official schedule should be checked before planning around the broadcast or placing a wager.
The preferred script in Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction has Wright State Raiders generating repeated useful possessions instead of needing an unusual run of steals or contested three-pointers. A lead would allow that team to keep using its normal offense rather than forcing a response. Samford Bulldogs wants the game to remain close enough for a few extra rebounds, a strong shooting stretch or a productive late possession to change the outcome.
The main risk to Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction is that this game reveals a different level of organization from the one suggested by the previous-season baseline. Samford Bulldogs can challenge the pick by protecting the ball, making the selected side defend for longer and avoiding unnecessary fouls. If Wright State Raiders starts trading empty possessions for easy opposing points, the game would be moving away from the clean, repeatable execution behind this selection.
That is why the winner opinion is kept separate from a specific betting price. Our moneyline betting guide explains the format. At YouWager, the final game status and any confirmed availability changes should be checked before deciding whether to place a wager. Nothing in this preview turns the pick into a guaranteed score or a reason to chase an earlier loss.
Common questions about this matchup
Are these new-season statistics?
No. The historical results and statistical baselines are labeled 2025–26. The roster reference is labeled 2026–27 where that roster is available. For Wright State Raiders and Samford Bulldogs, the new season still has to establish how those players work together. Exhibition results are not silently blended into a regular-season record.
Does the pick require a certain winning margin?
No. Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction selects Wright State Raiders to win the game outright. It does not require a point-spread cover and does not attach the pick to an unverified total. The betting school guides explain how those markets differ. A team can be the preferred winner while its current price is still a separate decision.
What should be checked again before tipoff?
Confirmed availability changes and the final game listing matter most. A different primary ball handler or an unavailable interior defender could change the matchup more than a small difference in last year’s average. The handicapping guide adds background on evaluating the market, while this preview keeps the focus on the two teams and the winner.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: three things to watch
Start with shot quality in Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction. Wright State Raiders is our pick, but look for whether its first clean looks come at the rim, from kick-outs, or at the line. A few difficult makes can build a lead without proving the offense has found a dependable shot.
Next, count the possessions that end without a shot. In Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, Samford Bulldogs can narrow the gap if it forces bad passes and turns those mistakes into quick points. A dead-ball turnover and an interception that leads straight to a layup cost the same possession but can have very different effects.
Finally, look at who comes away with the ball after the first miss. For Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction, a strong rebounding stretch can keep a team in the game even if it starts cold. Watch whether help defenders get back to their box-outs after a drive.
Wright State Raiders vs Samford Bulldogs Betting Prediction: final pick
The selection is Wright State Raiders after weighing the available scoring history, the roster context and the setting. The case for Samford Bulldogs depends on turning enough possessions in its favor to interrupt that route. The pick stays with the team expected to execute more consistently over the full game; it does not require predicting the exact final score.
The matchup can be followed at YouWager as game day approaches. Research was checked November 12, ahead of the November 13 slate, with earlier-season results clearly identified rather than presented as current form.
Our prediction: Wright State Raiders to win.