The Furman Paladins (20-5, 10-2 SoCon) head to Pete Hanna Center to meet the Samford Bulldogs (8-18, 2-10 SoCon). The Paladins have won five games in a row, while the Bulldogs are on a 10-game losing streak. The game starts at 7:30 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 12, 2020.
Furman Paladins at Samford Bulldogs Betting Odds
In their last matchup, the Bulldogs got blown out by the UNCG Spartans, 95-67, while the Paladins defeated the Western Carolina Catamounts, 82-73.
Furman played a nearly flawless game. They had a superb free throw rate of 0.302 (above their season average of 0.196) and a turnover percentage of 14.7 (better than their season average of 15.2). Western Carolina recorded marks of 0.167 and 20.2, respectively, for those same stats. Samford, meanwhile, did a fantastic job of getting and making free throws (20-27; 74.1 percent). Robert Allen played a pivotal role for Samford with 28 points and 10 rebounds. Furman received a boost from Jordan Lyons, who recorded 33 points.
In their first matchup this season, Jalen Slawson led the Paladins to a 101-78 win. He put up 15 points and seven rebounds. The Paladins’ turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over the Bulldogs. Furman had a rate of 12.5, while Samford posted a mark of 24.5.
This could end up being an error-filled game for the offense of Samford. Samford ranks 313th in the country in ball protection (turnover percentage of 21.5 percent), while the ball-hawking defense of Furman forces the 26th-most turnovers in the country (23.3 percent). Furthermore, the Paladins’ 20th-ranked offense (offensive efficiency of 111.5) will attempt to exploit the Bulldogs’ 326th-ranked defense (defensive efficiency of 108.0).
Furman Paladins at Samford Bulldogs Betting Pick
College Basketball Pick: SU Winner – Furman, ATS Winner – Furman, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Furman averages 27.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 19th in the country. Samford ranks 285th in three pointers allowed per game (29.5).
- The Paladins average 8.1 steals per game, which ranks 38th in the country. The Bulldogs rank 191st in steals allowed per game (7.6).
- Furman ranks 49th in blocks allowed per game (2.7) while Samford ranks 117th (3.4).
- The Paladins average 15.3 assists per game, which ranks 31st in the country. The Bulldogs rank 267th in assists allowed per game (17.8).
- Samford ranks 114th in rebounds per game (36.4) while Furman ranks 280th (32.2).
Bettings Trends:
- The Paladins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 16.0, up from 11.7 for the season.
- During their last five games, the Bulldogs have scored an average of 68.0 points per game (6.0 below their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (2.5 above their season average).
