The Furman Paladins (17-5, 7-2 SoCon) welcome the VMI Keydets (6-16, 1-8 SoCon) to Timmons Arena. The Keydets are 18.5-point underdogs and can snap a seven-game road losing streak. The game’s Over/Under (O/U) opened at 145.5 points and action starts at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, January 29, 2020.
VMI Keydets at Furman Paladins Betting Odds
In their last contest, the Paladins dismantled the Citadel Bulldogs, 78-54, while the Keydets lost a tough one against the Mercer Bears, 69-66.
Furman dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a turnover percentage of 15.2 (worse than their season average of 15.0) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 23.1 (below their season average of 24.7). Citadel was 26.7 and 14.3, respectively, for those same stats. VMI, meanwhile, had a turnover percentage of 7.1 (better than their season average of 16.1). Clay Mounce played well for Furman, contributing 22 points and six rebounds. Myles Lewis fueled VMI with 14 points and nine rebounds.
In their first matchup this year, Jordan Lyons led the Paladins to an 89-73 victory. He scored a game-high 40 points. Furman was successful at getting and making free throws. The Paladins made 20 of their 25 free throws (80.0 percent), while the Keydets were 15-20 (75.0 percent).
Furman could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their prolific offense faces off against one of the NCAA’s worst defenses. The Paladins rank 23rd in offensive efficiency, while VMI ranks 254th in defensive efficiency. Furthermore, the Keydets rank 335th in free throw attempt (FTA) rate (0.167), while the Paladins rank 25th in opponents’ FTA rate (0.165).
VMI at Furman Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Furman, ATS Winner – VMI, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- VMI averages 16.5 assists per game, which ranks 14th in the NCAA. Furman ranks 177th in assists allowed per game (13.8).
- The Keydets rank 40th in steals allowed per game (5.5) while the Paladins rank 107th (6.5).
- The Keydets average 30.1 three pointers per game, which ranks fourth in the country. The Paladins rank 164th in three pointers allowed per game (22.5).
- VMI ranks 162nd in rebounds per game (35.5) while Furman ranks 262nd (32.3).
Bettings Trends:
- The Keydets have been outscored by an average of 4.6 points in their last five games. On the season, VMI has defeated opponents by an average of 2.9 points.
- During their last five games, the Paladins have scored an average of 77.4 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 72.6 points per game (6.5 above their season average).
