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Samford vs. Virginia Military prediction: Samford favored to win men's college basketball matchup [1/1/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Samford vs Virginia Military predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Virginia Military will take on the favored Samford in men's college basketball action at Cameron Hall on New Year's Day, commencing at 1:00 PM ET.
Based on updated simulation results, Dimers' proven college basketball model predicts Samford as the most likely winner of the Samford vs. Virginia Military game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Thursday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Samford vs. Virginia Military prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and data, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Samford and Virginia Military 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our independent predictive model currently gives Samford a 73% chance of defeating Virginia Military. Our predicted final score has Samford winning 79-72.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and Samford and Virginia Military each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 153.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of staying under.
Samford vs. Virginia Military odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Samford | Virginia Military |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | -6.5 (-105) | +6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | -270 | +220 |
| Total | o153.5 (-110) | u153.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Samford vs. Virginia Military 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 | Samford -6.5 | -105 |
| Moneyline | Samford | -270 |
| Total | Under 153.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Under 153.5 total points.
Samford vs. Virginia Military game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball matchup between Virginia Military and Samford at Cameron Hall is scheduled to start at 1:00 PM ET.
- Who: Samford vs. Virginia Military
- Date: Thursday, January 1, 2026
- Time: 1:00 PM ET/10:00AM PT
- Venue: Cameron Hall
Conclusion
We predict Samford, with a 73% win probability, will likely beat Virginia Military on New Year's Day.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Samford vs. Virginia Military insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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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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