March Madness Picks: Samford vs. Kansas (Using Advanced Analytics and the Power of Averages)

The NCAA Tournament is in full swing, and tonight’s Midwest Region first-round matchup between the Kansas Jayhawks (favorites by 7.5) and the Samford Bulldogs promises an intriguing clash. To make the most informed pick (remember, we’re not gambling!), let’s delve into a multi-model approach, incorporating advanced analytics, expert predictions, and good old-fashioned basketball knowledge. The …

NCAA Basketball Picks: Showdown in Cullowhee… Can the Bulldogs Upset the Catamounts in a SoCon Clash?

Tuesday, January 16th, 2024, marks a pivotal day in the Southern Conference race as the Samford Bulldogs (15-2) travel to Cullowhee, North Carolina, to face the Western Carolina Catamounts (15-2) in a battle for conference supremacy. The Catamounts enter as slight 1.5-point favorites on their home court, with a total points line set at 158, …