Furman vs VMI Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 17

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  • Furman (6-8) is a -15.5 point favorite vs VMI (4-10)
  • Total (Over/Under): 165.5 points
  • Furman / VMI TV channel: ESPN+

The Furman Paladins (6-8) visit Cameron Hall to take on the VMI Keydets (4-10) on Jan. 17. Tip off is scheduled for 6:00pm EST in Lexington, VA.

Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -15.5 (-110).

The Furman vs. VMI Over/Under is 165.5 total points.

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Furman vs. VMI Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Furman-15.5 -110O 165.5 -110-1600
VMI +15.5 -110U 165.5 -110+875

Furman vs VMI Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Furman will win this college basketball game with 95.0% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Furman vs VMI Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Furman will cover the spread with 54.1% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Furman has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+5.45 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the Spread in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.65 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.25 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Game Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.60 Units / 5% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.00 Units / 3% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 games at home (+7.80 Units / 69% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.60 Units / 31% ROI)
  • VMI has hit the Game Total Under in 6 of their last 10 games at home (+1.60 Units / 15% ROI)

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has a 6-8 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.85 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 5-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -4.65 Units / -100% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Over for +1.4 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Under for -2.8 Units / -100% ROI

VMI Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

VMI has a 4-10 record against the spread this college basketball season (-7 Units / -100% ROI).

  • 0-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -12 Units / -100% ROI
  • 6-8 when betting the Over for -2.8 Units / 86.96% ROI
  • 8-6 when betting the Under for +1.4 Units / -100% ROI

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman is shooting 61% from inside the arc (669/1,099) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Furman has 894 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams

Furman has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (894 assists/ 615 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Furman has 21.4 free throw attempts per game this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.1

VMI Offensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has 280 turnovers this season — most among Southern Teams

VMI has averaged 1.16 points per shot (3,430 points/2,957 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 10th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

VMI has averaged 1.17 points per shot (1,210 points/1,034 shots) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

VMI has a 22% free throw rate (662 free throw attempts/2,957 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 32%

Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,329 rebounds/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Furman has averaged 6.9 steals per game (366 steals/53 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Furman has averaged 26.5 defensive rebounds per game (450 rebounds/17 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 26.1

Furman has 366 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams

VMI Defensive Stats & Trends:

VMI has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (1,204 rebounds/49 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8

VMI has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (457 rebounds/17 games) this season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 26.1

VMI has allowed an average of 1.27 points per shot (3,808 points/2,991 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 28th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.22

VMI has allowed opponents to shoot 46% (1,372/2,991) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 25th highest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 44%


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