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Samford vs Furman Picks and Predictions – Thursday January 29, 2026
Samford heads to Greenville for a Southern Conference road test against Furman on Thursday, January 29, 2026, at 5:00 PM ET. This one tips at Timmons Arena and airs on CBSS. Furman is laying 6.5 at home, which is a pretty direct statement on two things: Samford’s volatility away from home and Furman’s ability to score efficiently in its own building.
Samford brings momentum off a solid win over Chattanooga, and the offense can absolutely show up for long stretches. The question for bettors is whether that shot-making carries on the road, or if Furman’s steadier half-court profile forces Samford into tougher possessions and longer dry spells.
Samford vs Furman Odds
These are current betting lines, and bettors should keep checking the board for movement and price changes on the latest college basketball odds.
| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Samford | +239 | +6.5 (-108) | 148.5 |
| Furman | -313 | -6.5 (-117) | 148.5 |
Samford Betting Form
Samford’s offense is built for swings. They score in bunches when the threes are falling and the ball is moving, and they can make a favorite uncomfortable quickly when they turn missed shots into runouts the other way. That’s why they can show up as a live dog even when the road record looks ugly.
The concern is what happens when the initial punch doesn’t land. On the road, Samford can drift into stretches where the shot quality slips and the defense has to carry too much weight. Against a team like Furman that is comfortable playing efficient half-court basketball, those empty possessions are how a competitive first half turns into a double-digit margin.
If you want to line up Samford’s recent results and scoring trends heading into this spot, check Samford stats and results.
Furman Betting Form
Furman is the type of home favorite that usually justifies the number with consistent offense. The Paladins can shoot it, they have multiple scoring options, and they tend to keep possessions from getting messy. That matters against a road underdog, because you are not giving away points with careless trips.
Their recent win over UNCG is the kind of performance that makes -6.5 playable. When Furman is creating clean looks and converting at a high rate, the game becomes a math problem for the underdog. You have to match their shot-making while also surviving the home runs that come from crowd energy and rhythm.
For a deeper look at Furman’s home form and recent results, go to Furman schedule and stats.
Samford vs Furman Matchup Breakdown
This matchup is largely about shot profile and game control. Samford can cover, and even win, if it wins the three-point battle and keeps the possession count high enough to let variance work. That usually means quick decisions, good spacing, and enough stops to run. If Samford gets stuck playing purely in the half court for long stretches, the edge shrinks.
Furman’s counter is pace control and efficiency. The Paladins do not need a track meet. They can score consistently without taking shortcuts, and that puts pressure on Samford to defend multiple actions without breaking down. If Furman forces Samford into contested threes late in the clock, the underdog’s best weapon becomes lower-quality volume.
The total at 148.5 is the tricky part. Both teams can score, and both can light it up from deep, but totals like this often come down to whether the favorite is comfortable enough to keep scoring late. If Furman gets out in front, Samford will push the tempo and the late-game foul component can show up. If Furman controls the game, you can still end up with longer possessions and fewer clean transition chances, which keeps the under alive even in a good shooting environment.
Samford vs Furman Predictions and Best Bets
I lean Furman -6.5. The matchup asks Samford to be sharp offensively for 40 minutes in a tough road environment, and that’s a big request given their inconsistency away from home. Furman’s ability to score efficiently at home is exactly what you want when laying a mid-range conference number, because you are less dependent on creating chaos to build margin.
Samford’s path to covering is real, though. If the Bulldogs get hot from three early, the number can feel large quickly. They can also keep it tight if they win the free-throw battle and avoid long turnover stretches. But when I’m choosing between a steady home favorite and a road team that can go cold, I’m usually backing the side that is less likely to disappear for five minutes.
On the total, I lean slightly under 148.5. The market is expecting pace plus shot-making, but Furman is comfortable slowing the game when it wants, and conference games can tighten late. It would not take much of a cold stretch from either side to keep this under the number, even if the final score still looks decent.
Best Bet: Furman -6.5 (-117)
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