UNLV vs. Samford Dunkel Predictions & Vegas Odds - Nov. 7

The UNLV Rebels (1-0) host the Samford Bulldogs (1-0) at Thomas & Mack Center, starting at 4 p.m. ET on Saturday, November 7, 2026. The Rebels are 11.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup's point total is set at 156.5.

Last time out, UNLV won on Tuesday 89-77 over Northern Arizona. Sebastian Mack recorded 31 points, two rebounds and three assists for UNLV. In its last game on Monday, Samford claimed an 87-58 victory over Berry. Will Shaver scored 17 points in Samford's win, leading the team.

UNLV vs. Samford Odds and Game Time

• When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 at 4 p.m. ET
• Where: Thomas & Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada
• Spread favorite: UNLV -11.5
• Moneyline favorite: UNLV -794
• Moneyline underdog: Samford +526
• Over/Under: 156.5 points

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Betting the Over/Under: UNLV vs. Samford

• UNLV's games finished over 156.5 points scored, its current matchup's point total, 19 times (out of 32) last season.
• Samford played 13 games last year (43.3% of chances) in which the teams combined to score more than 156.5 points.
• These two teams averaged a combined 157.8 points per game a season ago, 1.3 more points than the over/under of 156.5 set for this matchup.
• The Rebels and the Bulldogs saw their opponents average a combined 2.9 fewer points per game last season than the over/under of 156.5 set in this game.
• The average total UNLV had set in matchups last year was 0.7 more points than this outing's point total.
• The average point total for Samford in 2025 was 2.3 points lower than this game's over/under.

Betting the Spread: UNLV vs. Samford

• UNLV went 15-17-0 ATS last season.
• The Rebels were favored by 11.5 points or more five times last season, and covered the spread in two of those games.
• Samford covered 16 times in 30 games with a spread last year.
• The Bulldogs were an underdog by 11.5 points or more two times last year, and covered the spread in one of those contests.
• At home last season, UNLV was 9-5 overall and 8-6 against the spread.
• UNLV had one win ATS (1-2) as a 11.5-point favorite or greater at home last year.
• Samford was 6-9 overall, and 8-7 against the spread, on the road last season.

Betting the Moneyline: UNLV vs. Samford

• UNLV won eight of the 14 games it was the moneyline favorite last season (57.1%).
• The Rebels had a 3-2 record last year (winning 60% of their games) when playing as a moneyline favorite of -794 or shorter.
• UNLV has an 88.8% chance to win this game based on the moneyline's implied probability.
• Last season, Samford was the underdog 14 times and won three, or 21.4%, of those games.
• The Bulldogs played as an underdog of +526 or more twice last season and lost both games.
• The sportsbooks' moneyline implies a 16.0% chance of a victory for Samford.