The Furman Paladins (16-4, 5-3 SoCon) will try to prolong their 10-game home winning streak when they go head-to-head with the Samford Bulldogs (12-9, 2-6 SoCon), who look to end their five-game road losing streak. The game gets underway at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 26, 2019.
Samford Bulldogs at Furman Paladins Betting Prediction
In the Bulldogs’ last matchup, they were defeated by the Wofford Terriers, 107-106. Wofford won the rebounding battle. The Terriers had 12 offensive rebounds and 26 total rebounds, while the Bulldogs had four and 22, respectively. Josh Sharkey had a solid outing for Samford, recording 19 points and 16 assists.
The Paladins were victorious over the Chattanooga Mocs in their last outing, 73-58. Furman launched 25 three pointers, making 11 of them (44.0 percent). Chattanooga, on the other hand, was 5-21 (23.8 percent). With 15 points, 11 rebounds and six assists, Matt Rafferty had a solid performance for Furman.
After the Paladins won both meetings against the Bulldogs last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the most recent matchup, Furman won 94-79. The Paladins had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (35.1 vs. 15.6) and had a better turnover percentage (10.4 vs. 14.6).
The high-powered offense of Furman (40th in the nation with an offensive efficiency of 113.1) will battle against the mid-tier defense of Samford (212th in the nation with a defensive efficiency of 103.2). The Paladins figure to have the edge on that side of the ball.
Samford Bulldogs vs. Furman Paladins Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Samford, ATS Winner – Furman, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Furman averages 28.9 three pointers per game, which ranks eighth in the nation. Samford ranks 244th in three pointers allowed per game (25.9).
The Paladins rank 29th in assists per game (16.4) while the Bulldogs rank 167th in assists allowed per game (14.0).
Furman ranks 12th in steals per game (9.1) while Samford ranks 121st in steals allowed per game (6.5).
The Paladins rank 90th in rebounds per game (37.0) while the Bulldogs rank 175th in rebounds allowed per game (35.7).
Samford averages 3.3 blocks per game, which is ranked 99th in the country. Furman ranks 116th in blocks allowed per game (3.6).
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The Bulldogs have been outscored by an average of 3.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Samford has defeated opponents by an average of 4.7 points.
During their last five games, the Paladins have scored an average of 79.2 points per game (matching their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (2.6 above their season average).
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