UNLV Rebels defeat Samford Bulldogs 88-79: Recap & Betting Results

Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAB · Samford Bulldogs 79, UNLV Rebels 88

The UNLV Rebels beat the Samford Bulldogs 88-79 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Thomas & Mack Center. The Samford Bulldogs covered the spread as 12-point underdogs. The game went over the closing total of 158, with 167 points combined.

Samford Bulldogs vs. UNLV Rebels final score and game recap

The UNLV Rebels won by 9 points.

Who covered the spread in Samford Bulldogs vs. UNLV Rebels?

The Samford Bulldogs covered the spread as 12-point underdogs, losing by 9 points.

The spread opened at UNLV Rebels -12.5 and closed at UNLV Rebels -12.

Did Samford Bulldogs vs. UNLV Rebels go over or under the total?

The game went over: 167 points combined against a closing total of 158, over by 9.

The total opened at 155.5 and closed at 158.

Samford Bulldogs vs. UNLV Rebels game prop results: team totals

AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.

Samford Bulldogs vs. UNLV Rebels odds: sportsbook value and line movement

Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Samford Bulldogs at +550 and the UNLV Rebels at -800. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the UNLV Rebels a 85% favorite. The UNLV Rebels won as the favorite at -800: $12.50 profit on a $100 bet.

The spread moved toward the Samford Bulldogs between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 155.5 to 158, and the game went over.

This result left the Samford Bulldogs 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 1 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.

This result left the UNLV Rebels 2-0 in the 2026-27 regular season. Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 2 games with a closing line on file. All two of their games with a closing total went over. That made it two straight wins for the UNLV Rebels.

What's next for Samford Bulldogs and UNLV Rebels?

Next for the Samford Bulldogs: the Wright State Raiders at home on Friday, November 13, 2026. Next for the UNLV Rebels: the Stanford Cardinal at home on Friday, November 13, 2026.