It will be a battle between two outstanding offenses when the Citadel Bulldogs (6-12, 0-7 SoCon) go head-to-head against the Furman Paladins (16-5, 6-2 SoCon) at McAlister Field House. Action gets underway at 1 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 25, 2020.
Furman Paladins at Citadel Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last game, the Bulldogs got blown out by the Chattanooga Mocs, 92-69, while the Paladins won big over the Samford Bulldogs, 101-78.
Furman played a nearly perfect game. They had a turnover percentage of 12.5 (better than their season average of 15.2) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.655 (above their season average of 0.561). For those same stats, Samford recorded marks of 24.5 and 0.554, respectively. Citadel, on the other hand, did an excellent job of getting and making free throws (21-25; 84.0 percent). Citadel rallied around Eddie Davis III, who recorded eight points and eight rebounds. Jalen Slawson had a good outing for Furman, contributing 15 points and seven rebounds.
The Paladins dominated this series last year, winning both contests. In the most recent game, Furman won 71-61. Furman’s 0.573 effective field goal percentage was its biggest advantage over Citadel, who had a rate of 0.452. This is the first time these teams will clash this year.
Conflicting styles will be on display in this showdown. Citadel prefers to play up-tempo (second in possessions per game), while Furman is slower-paced (191st in possessions per game).
Furman Paladins vs. Citadel Bulldogs ATS Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Furman, ATS Winner – Furman, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Furman ranks 21st in three pointers attempted per game (27.7) while Citadel ranks 280th in three pointers allowed per game (28.1).
- The Paladins rank 46th in steals per game (8.0) while the Bulldogs rank 187th in steals allowed per game (7.8).
- Citadel is 42nd in the nation with 2.7 blocks allowed per game while Furman is 45th with 2.8 blocks allowed per game.
- The Bulldogs rank 81st in rebounds per game (37.9) while the Paladins rank 265th (32.2).
- Furman ranks 35th in assists per game (15.6) while Citadel ranks 212th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Paladins have scored an average of 76.4 points per game (1.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 75.0 points per game (8.3 above their season average).
- The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 9.6 points in their last five games. For the season, Citadel has defeated opponents by an average of 1.2 points.
