Furman vs The Citadel Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 8

Citadel guard Elijah Morgan (4) looks to pass during the second half of an NCAA college basketball game against North Carolina Tuesday, Dec. 13, 2022, in Chapel Hill, N.C.
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  • Furman is a -13.5 point favorite vs The Citadel
  • Total (Over/Under): 138.5 points
  • Furman / The Citadel TV channel: ESPN+

The Furman Paladins visit McAlister Field House to take on the The Citadel Bulldogs on Jan. 8. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Charleston, SC.

Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -13.5 (-115).

The Furman vs. The Citadel Over/Under is 138.5 total points.

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Furman vs. The Citadel Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Furman-13.5 -115O 138.5 -110-1200
The Citadel +13.5 -105U 138.5 -110+750

Furman vs The Citadel Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Furman will win this college basketball game with 80.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Furman vs The Citadel Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Furman will cover the spread with 62.5% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Furman has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 30 games (+5.50 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+3.75 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.70 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 30 games (+2.48 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 17 away games (+2.15 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Citadel has hit the Game Total Over in 14 of their last 26 games (+2.00 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Citadel has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Citadel has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 12 games at home (+1.15 Units / 8% ROI)

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has a 9-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 43.35% ROI).

  • 10-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.3 Units / 26% ROI
  • 5-7 when betting the Over for -2.7 Units / -20.38% ROI
  • 7-5 when betting the Under for +1.55 Units / 11.79% ROI

The Citadel Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

The Citadel has a record against the spread this college basketball season ( Units / ROI).

  • home moneyline record when betting on the Moneyline for ML units Units / ML ROI ROI
  • home total over record when betting the Over for over units Units / over ROI ROI
  • home total under record when betting the Under for under units Units / under ROI ROI

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman is shooting 64% from inside the arc (210/330) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 54%

Furman has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.7 (265 assists/ 158 TOs) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.3

Furman has an eFG% of 57% this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 52%

Furman has made 10.8 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 11th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.9

The Citadel Offensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has a 34% free throw rate (257 free throw attempts/746 field goal attempts) this season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 28%

The Citadel averaged 11.3 assists per game (349 assists/31 games) last season — tied for 33rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.4

The Citadel made 6.2 three-pointers per game last season — tied for 43rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.5

The Citadel is shooting 60% from inside the arc (135/223) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 58%

Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Furman stole the ball 219 times last season — 3rd most among Southern Teams

Furman averaged 24.7 defensive rebounds per game (767 rebounds/31 games) last season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Furman has averaged 6.7 steals per game (100 steals/15 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 7.5

Furman has 319 steals since the start of the 2023-24 season — 4th most among Southern Teams

The Citadel Defensive Stats & Trends:

The Citadel has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (327 rebounds/13 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

The Citadel allowed opponents to shoot 46% (833/1,828) last season — tied for 31st highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%

The Citadel allowed an average of 1.21 points per shot (2,212 points/1,828 shots) last season — 4th best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 1.22

The Citadel has allowed opponents to shoot 35% from three (359/1,024) since the start of the 2023-24 season — 26th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%


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