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On February 7, 2026, the Samford Bulldogs will host the Mercer Bears in a highly anticipated NCAA College Basketball showdown. Both teams enter this contest with identical recent form, each having secured victories in 3 of their last 5 matches, indicating that both squads are competing with confidence as the season progresses.
The Bulldogs have demonstrated a solid home-court advantage, bolstered by their ability to score efficiently and apply defensive pressure. They will look to leverage their tactical strengths, particularly in rebounding and fast-break opportunities, which have been pivotal in their recent successes.
Conversely, the Mercer Bears come equipped with a versatile roster capable of executing a balanced offensive strategy. Their adeptness at three-point shooting and perimeter defense has been a hallmark this season, making them a formidable opponent in any setting.
Bookmakers have set the odds at 1.86 for a Samford victory and 1.80 for Mercer, reflecting the tight nature of this contest. Probability metrics suggest a slight edge for Mercer with a 50.9% chance of winning against 49.1% for Samford. As both teams aim to assert their dominance, fans can expect a closely contested bout, making predictions difficult.
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| Samford 48.2% |
Mercer 51.8% |
Prediction (the most likely score): 80:82
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Betting Odds
| 1 | X | 2 | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|
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1.94 | 1.77 | ||
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1.95 | 1.85 | ||
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1.92 | 1.75 | ||
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2 | 1.83 |
Latest Results
| 05.02.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Citadel Bulldogs basketball – 78:64 01.02.26 Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 74:88 29.01.26 Furman Paladins basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 78:73 24.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Chattanooga Mocs basketball – 75:64 21.01.26 Wofford Terriers basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 88:78 |
05.02.26 Chattanooga Mocs basketball – Mercer Bears basketball – 79:75 31.01.26 Mercer Bears basketball – Virginia Military Keydets basketball – 95:81 29.01.26 Mercer Bears basketball – UNC Greensboro Spartans basketball – 95:77 24.01.26 Wofford Terriers basketball – Mercer Bears basketball – 80:77 21.01.26 Mercer Bears basketball – Western Carolina Catamounts basketball – 88:76 |
Facts
Latest Head To Head
| 05.02.25 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Mercer Bears basketball – 100:79 15.01.25 Mercer Bears basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 74:75 09.03.24 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Mercer Bears basketball – 70:57 17.02.24 Mercer Bears basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 88:84 20.01.24 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Mercer Bears basketball – 87:80 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Arizona Wildcats: 4.75 (15.26%)
2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.5 (13.18%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.66%)
4. Connecticut Huskies: 11 (6.59%)
5. Houston Cougars: 11 (6.59%)
6. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.57%)
7. Florida Gators: 17 (4.26%)
8. Iowa State: 17 (4.26%)
9. Kansas Jayhawks: 19 (3.81%)
10. Purdue Boilermakers: 19 (3.81%)
11. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 26 (2.79%)
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 31 (2.34%)
13. Texas Tech: 36 (2.01%)
14. Michigan State: 46 (1.58%)
15. Vanderbilt Commodores: 51 (1.42%)
16. Alabama Crimson Tide: 51 (1.42%)
17. Brigham Young: 67 (1.08%)
18. Tennessee Volunteers: 81 (0.89%)
19. Louisville: 81 (0.89%)
20. Arkansas Razorbacks: 81 (0.89%)
21. St. Johns Red Storm: 81 (0.89%)
22. North Carolina: 81 (0.89%)
23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.89%)
24. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.72%)
25. Virginia Cavaliers: 101 (0.72%)
26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.72%)
27. Clemson: 126 (0.58%)
28. Auburn Tigers: 176 (0.41%)
29. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)
30. Georgia Bulldogs: 201 (0.36%)
31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.36%)
32. NC State: 201 (0.36%)
33. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)
34. Wisconsin Badgers: 251 (0.29%)
35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)
36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)
37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)
38. UCLA: 251 (0.29%)
39. Baylor Bears: 351 (0.21%)
40. Indiana Hoosiers: 351 (0.21%)
41. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)
42. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)
43. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)
44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)
45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)
46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)
47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)
48. Butler Bulldogs: 751 (0.1%)
49. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)
50. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)
51. LSU: 1001 (0.07%)
52. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)
53. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)
54. Colorado: 1001 (0.07%)
55. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)
56. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)
57. Creighton: 1001 (0.07%)
58. Cincinnati Bearcats: 1001 (0.07%)
59. DePaul Blue Demons: 1001 (0.07%)
60. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)
61. Arizona State: 1001 (0.07%)
62. Miami (Ohio): 1001 (0.07%)
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