Samford vs Furman Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 24

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  • Furman (7-9) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Samford (11-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 169.5 points
  • Samford / Furman TV channel: ESPN+

The Samford Bulldogs (11-6) visit Timmons Arena to take on the Furman Paladins (7-9) on Jan. 24. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Greenville, SC.

Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Samford vs. Furman Over/Under is 169.5 total points.

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Samford vs. Furman Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Samford+2.5 -110O 169.5 -110+120
Furman -2.5 -110U 169.5 -110-145

Samford vs Furman Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Furman will win this college basketball game with 59.5% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Samford vs Furman Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Samford will cover the spread with 58.3% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Samford has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 25 games (+14.20 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 28 games (+10.65 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 28 games (+6.90 Units / 22% ROI)
  • Samford have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.30 Units / 13% ROI)
  • Samford has hit the Game Total Over in 16 of their last 28 games (+3.85 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Moneyline in 15 of their last 16 games at home (+12.35 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 12 of their last 17 games at home (+6.25 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 17 games at home (+2.25 Units / 12% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Team Total Over in 17 of their last 31 games (+1.15 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 16 of their last 31 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)

Samford Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Samford has a 11-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+4.4 Units / 23.53% ROI).

  • 13-1 when betting on the Moneyline for +12.1 Units / 14.14% ROI
  • 9-8 when betting the Over for +0.15 Units / 0.8% ROI
  • 8-9 when betting the Under for -1.9 Units / -10.19% ROI

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has a 7-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-2.95 Units / -16.71% ROI).

  • 7-8 when betting on the Moneyline for -2.65 Units / -4.75% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Over for -0.9 Units / -5.08% ROI
  • 8-8 when betting the Under for -0.8 Units / -4.57% ROI

Samford Offensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has a 38% free throw rate (1,160 free throw attempts/3,065 field goal attempts) since the start of the 2022-23 season — highest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 31%

Samford has 22.7 free throw attempts per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 18.0

Samford is shooting 49% (609/1,233) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 45%

Samford has averaged 90.4 points per game (1,717 points/19 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 76.4

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman is shooting 60% from inside the arc (706/1,181) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Furman has averaged 16.9 assists per game (927 assists/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Furman has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.5 (927 assists/ 631 TOs) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 5th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Furman has made 9.5 three-pointers per game since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 13th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Samford Defensive Stats & Trends:

Samford has averaged 11.4 steals per game (217 steals/19 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Samford has averaged 9.4 steals per game (477 steals/51 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Samford has 477 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams

Samford has 217 steals this season — most among Southern Teams

Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 25.2 defensive rebounds per game (1,387 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.8

Furman has averaged 7.7 steals per game (147 steals/19 games) this season — 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.5

Furman has averaged 7.0 steals per game (385 steals/55 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Furman has 385 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams


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