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Virginia Military vs. Samford prediction: Samford favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/26/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Virginia Military vs Samford predictions for college basketball Thursday.
Samford will square off with Virginia Military 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 Virginia Military 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.
Virginia Military vs. Samford prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the result of Thursday's NCAA basketball matchup between Virginia Military and Samford 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model gives Samford a 92% chance of beating Virginia Military. Our predicted final score has Samford winning 86-70.
According to our model, the bookies have got it right, and Virginia Military and Samford each have a 50% chance of covering the spread, while the 156.5-point over/under also has an equal 50-50 chance of hitting.
Virginia Military vs. Samford odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Virginia Military | Samford |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +16.5 (-102) | -16.5 (-115) |
| Moneyline | +1200 | -2000 |
| Total | o156.5 (-105) | u156.5 (-115) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Virginia Military vs. Samford picks and best bet
After matching our probabilities 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 | Virginia Military +16.5 | -102 |
| Moneyline | Virginia Military | +1200 |
| Total | Over 156.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Virginia Military to win.
These picks are based on our probabilities matched against the implied probabilities from the sportsbook odds.
Virginia Military vs. Samford game-day updates and essential details
Thursday's men's college basketball action between Samford and Virginia Military at Pete Hanna Center is scheduled to start at 8:00 PM ET.
- Who: Virginia Military vs. Samford
- Date: Thursday, February 26, 2026
- Time: 8:00 PM ET/5:00PM PT
- Venue: Pete Hanna Center
Conclusion
We predict Samford, with a 92% win probability, will likely beat Virginia Military 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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