Kansas vs. Samford Odds, Opening Spread, Predictions for 2024 NCAA Tournament

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Kansas vs. Samford Odds

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Thursday, Mar 21
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Samford Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
+7.5
-105
151.5
-105o / -115u
+265
Kansas Odds
SpreadTotalMoneyline
-7.5
-115
151.5
-105o / -115u
-335
Odds via FanDuel. Get up-to-the-minute NCAAB odds here.
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The 2024 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and Kansas will take on Samford in Round 1 of the Midwest region. Here's everything you need to know about Kansas vs. Samford odds, spread and more.

Kansas opened as a 8.5-point favorite over Samford in the first round off the NCAA Tournament, with the total set at over/under 149.5 points scored by both teams combined.

Find out how 4-seeded Kansas and 13-seeded Samford matchup statistically ahead of their opening round matchup.


KansasSamford
OFFRankRankDEF
Effective FG%55153Effective FG%
Turnover %14116Turnover %
Rebound Rate291313Rebound Rate
Free Throw Rate180286Free Throw Rate
Tempo9214Tempo
DEFRankRankOFF
Effective FG%427Effective FG%
Turnover %186256Turnover %
Rebound Rate67128Rebound Rate
Free Throw Rate7785Free Throw Rate

Kansas vs. Samford Analysis

Kansas couldn’t be in a worse spot going into the NCAA Tournament, as Hunter Dickinson and Kevin McCullar are dealing with injuries – both could be out.

Samford is no joke. The Bulldogs can hit 3s and do so on extreme volume. Dajuan Harris and Johnny Furphy must contend with six Bulldogs who shoot over 38% from three-point land.

Kansas has the resume, and waiting for the news about its top two players is a wise choice. When healthy, this team beat Houston, UConn, and Baylor.

If these guys are hurt, Kansas is going to struggle mightily.

Kansas can’t guard the perimeter, and the Jayhawks will shoot more 3s without Dickinson in the lineup. Dickinson would be crucial in this matchup, as Samford is short and does not rebound well. If healthy, he will kill the Bulldogs on the glass.

Size will be an issue for Samford, but the Bulldogs can win if Kansas is short-handed.

–D.J. James


For more coverage of the 2024 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.

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