Wednesday’s contest between the Samford Bulldogs (17-4, 7-1 SoCon) and the Furman Paladins (16-5, 4-4 SoCon) at Bon Secours Wellness Arena is expected to be a competitive matchup, as our computer prediction projects a final score of 76-74, with Samford taking home the win. Game time is at 6:00 PM ET on January 29.

Based on our computer prediction, Samford is projected to cover the spread (1.5) versus Furman. The two teams are projected to exceed the 149.5 total.

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Furman vs. Samford Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: CBS Sports Network
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• Where: Greenville, South Carolina
• Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
• Line: Furman -1.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Furman -115, Samford -104

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Furman vs. Samford Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Samford 76, Furman 74

Spread & Total Prediction for Furman vs. Samford

• Pick ATS: Samford (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Over (149.5)

Furman has compiled a 10-8-0 record against the spread this season, while Samford is 10-9-0. A total of nine out of the Paladins’ games this season have hit the over, and seven of the Bulldogs’ games have gone over. The teams average 161.4 points per game, 11.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Furman is 3-7 against the spread and 6-4 overall over its last 10 contests, while Samford has gone 5-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall.

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Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins have a +188 scoring differential, topping opponents by 9.0 points per game. They’re putting up 77.0 points per game to rank 112th in college basketball and are allowing 68.0 per outing to rank 78th in college basketball.
• Furman wins the rebound battle by 2.9 boards on average. It collects 34.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 100th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.2 per contest.
• Furman knocks down 10.5 three-pointers per game (14th in college basketball) at a 35.2% rate (108th in college basketball), compared to the 6.7 per game its opponents make at a 29.8% rate.
• The Paladins rank 88th in college basketball by averaging 100.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 89th in college basketball, allowing 88.4 points per 100 possessions.
• Furman has committed 10.5 turnovers per game (87th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.4 (209th in college basketball).

Samford Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs put up 84.4 points per game (12th in college basketball) while giving up 73.5 per outing (240th in college basketball). They have a +230 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 10.9 points per game.
• Samford averages 32.0 rebounds per game (208th in college basketball), compared to the 31.6 of its opponents.
• Samford knocks down 10.9 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in college basketball), 3.1 more than its opponents. It shoots 37.6% from beyond the arc (30th in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 31.9%.
• Samford has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 12.7 per game (295th in college basketball) while forcing 15.2 (12th in college basketball).

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