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Citadel vs. Samford prediction: Samford favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/5/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Citadel vs Samford predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Samford will take on Citadel in men's college basketball action at Pete Hanna Center on Thursday, starting at 8:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' advanced college basketball model predicts Samford as the most likely winner of the Citadel vs. Samford game.
This article offers a closer look at Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Citadel vs. Samford prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and data, we have simulated the outcome of Thursday's NCAA basketball game between Citadel and Samford 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model gives Samford an 89% chance of beating Citadel. Our predicted final score has Samford winning 80-67.
According to our model, the bookmakers have got it right, and Citadel and Samford each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 146.5-point over/under has a 57% chance of going over.
Citadel vs. Samford odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Citadel | Samford |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +13.5 (-102) | -13.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +980 | -1200 |
| Total | o146.5 (-105) | u146.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Citadel vs. Samford picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Citadel +13.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Citadel | +980 |
| Total | Over 146.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Over 146.5 total points.
Citadel vs. Samford game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Samford and Citadel at Pete Hanna Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Citadel vs. Samford
- Date: Thursday, February 5, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Pete Hanna Center
Conclusion
We predict Samford, with an 89% win probability, will likely beat Citadel on Thursday.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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