Nov 14, 2025; Fayetteville, Arkansas, USA; Samford Bulldogs guard Zion Wilburn (8) drives against Arkansas Razorbacks forward Malique Ewin (12) during the first half at Bud Walton Arena. Mandatory Credit: Nelson Chenault-Imagn Images
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Samford vs Furman Prediction 1/29/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

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MATCHUP Samford Bulldogs Furman Paladins
Team Records 10-11 14-7
Where Timmons Arena, Greenville, SC
When Thursday, January 29, 2026
Time 05:00 PM EST
TV CBSSN

In this article, we will formulate a Samford vs Furman Prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 29th. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Furman Paladins Preview


The Furman Paladins have a 14-7 overall record this season and a 5-3 conference record. They are coming off an 89-66 away win against UNCG and their previous three games were a 77-75 away loss against CIT, a 74-70 home win against WOF, and a 77-73 away win at Samford.

Offensively, Furman averages 77.7 points per game, while allowing 70.1 points per game defensively. The Paladins shoot with 47% from the field and grab 39.4 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.8 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 5.5 steals per game defensively.

Alex Wilkins leads Furman in scoring, with an average of 17.9 points per game, while shooting with 44.4% from the field and 82.7% from the free throw line and he is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.5 per game, adding a team-high 5.2 assists.

Samford Bulldogs Preview


The Samford Bulldogs have a 10-11 overall record this season and a 3-5 conference record. They are coming off a 75-64 home win against UTC and their previous three games were an 88-78 away win at WOF, a 76-75 home loss against ETSU, and a 77-73 home loss against Furman.

Offensively, Samford averages 77.4 points per game, while allowing 76.3 points per game defensively. The Bulldogs shoot with 44% from the field and grab 36.3 rebounds per game, while dishing out 15.1 assists per game. They average 3.2 blocks per game and 4.7 steals per game defensively.

Jadin Booth leads Samford in scoring, with an average of 20.6 points per game, while shooting with 44% from the field and 89.7% from the free throw line. Dylan Faulkner is the team’s leading rebounder with 7.2 per game, while Keaton Norris leads the team in assists with 4.8 per game.

Samford Bulldogs @ Furman Paladins Betting Trends: January 29, 2026


Why the Furman Paladins will win

  • Furman has won each of its last 10 Thursday games against Conference opponents.
  • Samford has lost nine of its last 10 games at Timmons Arena.
  • Furman has won the first half in each of its last 10 Thursday games against Conference opponents.

Why the Samford Bulldogs will win

  • Samford has won each of its last seven Thursday games against Conference opponents.
  • Samford has won the first half in 29 of its last 38 day games.

Samford vs Furman Prediction


In this Samford vs Furman Prediction, Furman is coming as -6.5 home favorites. Samford has been the better team this season and has been very strong at home. They have been playing good basketball lately with a 7-3 record in their last 10 games and are 4-2 against the spread. On the flip side, Samford is struggling lately, with a 1-4 record in its last 5 games and are 2-5 against the spread in their last 7. With Furman being in better form, having the home court advantage and a better defense, I expect them to win and cover the spread in this one. Take Furman and lay the -6.5 in this one.

Nikos Lagouretos's Pick: Furman -6.5

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