Furman vs Samford Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 21

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  • Samford (15-10) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Furman (9-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 164.5 points
  • Furman / Samford TV channel: ESPN+

The Furman Paladins (9-15) visit Pete Hanna Center to take on the Samford Bulldogs (15-10) on Feb. 21. Tip off is scheduled for 7:30pm EST in Homewood, AL.

Samford is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-105).

The Furman vs. Samford Over/Under is 164.5 total points.

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Furman vs. Samford Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Furman+7.5 -115O 164.5 -110+260
Samford -7.5 -105U 164.5 -110-350

Furman vs Samford Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Samford will win this college basketball game with 75.4% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Furman vs Samford Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Furman will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Furman has hit the Moneyline in 17 of their last 29 games (+0.85 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Game Total Over in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.30 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 22 of their last 28 games (+15.75 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+10.80 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 13 of their last 15 games at home (+10.75 Units / 63% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 12 of their last 15 games at home (+8.70 Units / 53% ROI)
  • Samford have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has a 9-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7.55 Units / -28.54% ROI).

  • 11-11 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -7.46% ROI
  • 11-13 when betting the Over for -3.4 Units / -12.85% ROI
  • 13-11 when betting the Under for +0.85 Units / 3.23% ROI

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 15-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4 Units / 14.55% ROI).

  • 19-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.1 Units / 9.44% ROI
  • 11-14 when betting the Over for -4.45 Units / -16.15% ROI
  • 14-11 when betting the Under for +1.9 Units / 6.92% ROI

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 16.9 assists per game (995 assists/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Furman is shooting 59% from inside the arc (772/1,301) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Furman has 995 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams

Furman has averaged 16.9 assists per game (995 assists/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 18.7 assists per game (449 assists/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Samford has a 37% free throw rate (1,247 free throw attempts/3,361 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 30%

Samford is shooting 41% from three (251/613) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 34%

Samford is shooting 41% from three (251/613) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 35%

Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (600 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Furman has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,479 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Furman has 413 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams

Furman has averaged 7.0 steals per game (413 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 9.5 steals per game (531 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford has 271 steals this season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has averaged 11.3 steals per game (271 steals/24 games) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Samford has averaged 11.3 steals per game (271 steals/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.6


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