The Samford Bulldogs (10-11, 3-5 SoCon) are 6.5-point underdogs as they try to break a three-game road slide when they visit the Furman Paladins (14-7, 5-3 SoCon) on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Timmons Arena. The matchup airs at 5 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. The matchup has an over/under of 148.5.
Furman vs. Samford Odds
Furman odds to win: -310 Samford odds to win: +249 Spread: Furman (-6.5) Total: 148.5Furman vs. Samford Promo Codes
Game Time and Information
Date: Thursday, January 29, 2026 Time: 5 p.m. ET TV: CBS Sports Network Where: Greenville, South Carolina Venue: Timmons ArenaWho Will Win Furman vs. Samford?
Furman and Samford Betting Trends, Records Against the Spread
Furman is 3-4 against the spread when favored by 6.5 points or more this season.
When it has played as at least a 6.5-point underdog this year, Samford is 1-4 against the spread.
These two teams average a combined 155.1 points per game, 6.6 more points than the total of 148.5 set for this matchup.
Opponents of the two teams average a combined 2.1 fewer points per game (146.4) than this matchup’s over/under of 148.5 points.
The average point total in Furman’s games this season is 0.7 fewer points than the over/under of 148.5 in this matchup.
Bulldogs games this season have averaged an over/under of 153.8 points, 5.3 more than the point total in this matchup.
So far this season, the Paladins have compiled an 8-10-0 record against the spread.
The Bulldogs are 8-11-0 against the spread this season.
Furman Stats & Insights
Furman has a +159 scoring differential, topping opponents by 7.6 points per game. It is putting up 77.7 points per game to rank 154th in college basketball and is allowing 70.1 per contest to rank 88th in college basketball.
Furman wins the rebound battle by 7.2 boards on average. It collects 35.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 43rd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 28.7 per contest.
The Paladins knock down 9.3 three-pointers per game (72nd in college basketball) while shooting 32.0% from deep (277th in college basketball). They are making 1.2 more threes per contest than their opponents, who drain 8.1 per game while shooting 31.7%.
Furman puts up 100.2 points per 100 possessions (127th in college basketball), while allowing 90.4 points per 100 possessions (98th in college basketball).
Offensively, the Paladins have played better when playing at home this season, putting up 79.7 points per game, compared to 77.9 per game in away games.
Samford Stats & Insights
Samford has a +23 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.1 points per game. It is putting up 77.4 points per game, 165th in college basketball, and is giving up 76.3 per contest to rank 246th in college basketball.
The 32.0 rebounds per game Samford accumulates rank 212th in college basketball, 2.0 fewer than the 34.0 its opponents grab.
Samford knocks down 9.5 three-pointers per game (63rd in college basketball), 1.5 more than its opponents.
Samford ranks 124th in college basketball averaging 100.3 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively is 296th, allowing 98.8 points per 100 possessions.
At home the Bulldogs are scoring 81.4 points per game, 4.4 more than they are averaging away (77.0).
Furman Key Players to Watch
The Paladins leader in points and assists is Alex Wilkins, who scores 17.9 points per game along with 5.2 assists.
Charles Johnston leads Furman in rebounding, grabbing 9.5 boards per game while also scoring 10.3 points a contest.
The Paladins get the most three-point shooting production out of Asa Thomas, who knocks down 3.1 threes per game.
The Furman steals leader is Ben Vanderwal, who averages 1.1 takeaways per game, while its blocks leader is Johnston, who compiles 0.8 rejections per contest.
Samford Key Players to Watch
Jadin Booth is the top scorer for the Bulldogs with 20.6 points per game. Booth also adds 3.6 rebounds and 2.6 assists per game.
Samford’s leader in rebounds is Dylan Faulkner with 7.2 per game, and its leader in assists is Keaton Norris with 4.8 per game.
Booth is the top shooter from deep for the Bulldogs, hitting 4.1 threes per game.
Samford’s leader in steals is Booth with 1.1 per game, and its leader in blocks is Faulkner with 1.7 per game.
Furman vs. Samford Prediction
Pick ATS: Furman (-6.5) Pick OU: Over (148.5) Prediction: Furman 80, Samford 72How to Bet on Furman vs. Samford
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