Samford Bulldogs vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/29/25

Betting on today’s Bulldogs and Paladins game? Catch the action at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC, as the Paladins hosts this showdown at 6:00 ET on CBSS. The over/under for this game is set at 149.5 points, and Furman is favored by -1.5 vs. Samford in a Southern conference matchup.

SAMFORD BULLDOGS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Furman Paladins -1.5

This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 6:00 ET on Wednesday, January 29th.

WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Paladins.
• Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 149.5 points, and we like the under with a projected 148 points.

Is a Road Win Possible for the Bulldogs?

Samford improved to 15-4 on the season with a 77-61 win over Wofford on Saturday. The Bulldogs, who were favored by six points, covered the spread in the victory.

Samford took control early, leading 42-26 at halftime. Both teams scored 35 points in the second half. The total points for the game were 138, falling short of the 149.5 O/U line.

Samford’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 52.8% from the field and hitting 50% of their threes (11/22). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 64.2%, and they also shot 76.9% from the free-throw line, making 10 of 13 attempts.

Jaden Brownell led the way with 18 points in just 19 minutes, hitting 4 of 5 from three-point range. Corey Tripp added 15 points, while Jeremy Lorenz, Kyler Filewich, Dillon Bailey, and Lukas Walls each contributed double figures.

Despite Samford’s defensive efforts, they allowed 61 points on 52% shooting from the field. The opposing team connected on 28 of their 53 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Samford’s opponent shot 50%, hitting 11 of 22 three-pointers. They also went 10/13 from the free-throw line, shooting 76%.

Will the Paladins Come Through as Home Favorites?

Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games

Furman improved to 13-5 on the season with a 79-74 win over Mercer on Saturday. The Paladins, who were -2.5 point favorites, covered the spread in the victory.

Furman led 41-38 at halftime and edged Mercer 38-36 in the second half. The game’s total points (153) narrowly missed the O/U line of 153.5.

Furman’s offense was firing on all cylinders in their last game, shooting 54.5% from the field and knocking down 40% of their threes (10/25). Their effective field goal percentage was an impressive 63.6%, thanks in part to their 66.7% shooting on two-pointers (20/30). They finished with 19 assists as a team.

Ahmad Robinson led the way with 24 points and 6 assists, hitting 4 of 6 from deep. Nick Anderson added 18 points, and Alex Holt was nearly perfect from the field, going 8 of 9 for 17 points. Eddrin Bronson also connected on 4 of 6 threes, finishing with 16 points.

Furman’s defense gave up 74 points in their last game, with their opponents shooting 45% from the field. They allowed 29 made field goals on 64 attempts.

From beyond the arc, Furman’s opponents hit 11 of 28 threes, shooting 39%. They also sent them to the line 10 times, where they made 5 free throws. Furman gave up 8 offensive rebounds.