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Furman vs Samford Prediction 1/29/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Samford (17-4) vs. Furman (16-5)
January 29, 2025 6:00 pm EDT
The Line: Furman +1; Over/Under: 150.5
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In this article, we will formulate a Furman vs Samford Prediction for this college basketball game on Wednesday,  January 29th, at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Let’s take a look at a Furman Paladins vs Samford Bulldogs pick. 

Samford is Picking Up Steam

Samford is picking up steam right now and they have gone two games in a row. Two games ago against Chattanooga, they won 73-69  and in the last game against Wofford, they were able to secure the 77-61. Jaden Brownell put up 18 points and five rebounds. At halftime, they were up 42-26 and they ended up cruising. There were four different players that put up at least 11 points. 


Samford comes into this game with a 17-4 record overall and they have gone 10-9 against the spread. Samford is averaging 84.4 points while their defense is giving up 73.5 points per game. Samford’s offense is ranked 12th in the league while the defense is ranked 241st. They are averaging 28.9 three-point attempts per game, which is 20th in the league. Jaden Brownell has been the top player averaging 14.6 points while shooting 57.5 percent from the field and 42 percent from behind the three-point line. 

Furman Looks for Second Straight Game

Furman in the last game faced off against Mercer in the last game and they were able to secure the 79-74 victory. At halftime, they were up 41-38 and they continued the success in the second half on the way to the win. Guard Nick Anderson put up 18 points, four rebounds, and one assist. There were three different players that put up at least 15 points. Two games ago against VMI, Furman scored only 82 points, but the defense gave up 91 points and that was the difference as they were knocked off. 

Furman sits with a 16-5 record overall and they have gone 10-8 against the spread. The over has hit in 9 of the 18 games so far this season. Furman is averaging 77 points while their defense is giving up 68 points per game. The offense is ranked 113th in the league while the defense is ranked 83rd. Jay Smith Jr has been the top player averaging 16.6 points while shooting 46.2 percent from the field. 

Furman vs Samford Prediction

Samford has been strong away from home this season, and overall they are the more talented team. Samford is averaging 84.4 points per game and they are going to have no issue running up the score here. Furman is a fine offensive team, but they aren’t going to score enough to keep this game close. Samford’s offense is going to be too much here. Back Furman against the spread here. 

Shane Mickle's Free Pick: Furman +1

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Shane Mickle

Sports is about all Shane knows in this life! He has a passion for sports and writing, which makes working for Sportschatplace a perfect job for him! If you find him cheering for a team it's usually a Minnesota team, or the Kansas Jayhawks!

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