Wednesday’s game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena has the Samford Bulldogs (17-4, 7-1 SoCon) squaring off against the Furman Paladins (16-5, 4-4 SoCon) at 6:00 PM ET (on January 29). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 76-74 victory for Samford, so it should be a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, Samford is projected to cover the spread (1.5) versus Furman. The two sides are expected to eclipse the 149.5 over/under.

Watch men’s college basketball, other live sports and more on Fubo. What is Fubo? Fubo is a streaming service that gives you access to your favorite live sports and shows on demand. Use our link to sign up.

Furman vs. Samford Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 29, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: CBS Sports Network
• Live stream: Watch this game on Fubo (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Live stream: Watch this game on Paramount+ (Regional restrictions may apply)
• Where: Greenville, South Carolina
• Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
• Line: Furman -1.5
• Point total: 149.5
• Moneyline (to win): Furman -115, Samford -104

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

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’s record against the spread this season is 10-8-0, and Samford’s is 10-9-0. In terms of going over the point total, games involving the Paladins are 9-9-0 and the Bulldogs are 7-12-0. The teams combine to score 161.4 points per game, 11.9 more points than this matchup’s total. Furman has a 3-7 record against the spread while going 6-4 overall over the last 10 games. Samford has gone 5-5 against the spread and 8-2 overall in its last 10 contests.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins are outscoring opponents by 9.0 points per game with a +188 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.0 points per game (112th in college basketball) and give up 68.0 per contest (78th in college basketball).
• The 34.1 rebounds per game Furman averages rank 100th in college basketball, and are 2.9 more than the 31.2 its opponents pull down per outing.
• Furman makes 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 average 100.1 points per 100 possessions (88th in college basketball), while giving up 88.4 points per 100 possessions (89th in college basketball).
• Furman and its opponents have been mostly even in the turnover battle. The Paladins commit 10.5 per game (87th in college basketball) and force 11.4 (209th in college basketball action).

Samford Performance Insights

• The Bulldogs outscore opponents by 10.9 points per game (posting 84.4 points per game, 12th in college basketball, and conceding 73.5 per outing, 240th in college basketball) and have a +230 scoring differential.
• The 32.0 rebounds per game Samford accumulates rank 208th in college basketball. Their opponents collect 31.6.
• Samford hits 10.9 three-pointers per game (sixth-most in college basketball) at a 37.6% rate (30th in college basketball), compared to the 7.8 per game its opponents make, at a 31.9% rate.
• Samford wins the turnover battle by 2.5 per game, committing 12.7 (295th in college basketball) while its opponents average 15.2.

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.