Furman (21-8) vs The Citadel (5-22)
February 26, 2025 at 07:00 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: Furman -15.5 — Over/Under: 138.5
The Citadel Bulldogs and Furman Paladins meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Bon Secours Wellness Arena. Here’s a The Citadel vs Furman Prediction. This article will include a The Citadel vs Furman Pick.
The Citadel Bulldogs Betting Preview
The Citadel Bulldogs lost to Mercer and Chattanooga, and they play East Tennessee State next. The Citadel hasn’t won a game since December 3 and hasn’t beaten a Division One team since November 11.
The Citadel Bulldogs are averaging 67.4 points on 42.6 percent shooting and allowing 74.5 points on 44.9 percent shooting. Brody Fox is averaging 16.8 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Keynan Davis is averaging 9.2 points and 3.2 rebounds. Sola Adebisi is dishing 1.3 assists and Cameron Glover is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The Citadel Bulldogs are shooting 30.1 percent from beyond the arc and 62.4 percent from the free throw line. The Citadel Bulldogs are allowing 33.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32 rebounds per game.
Furman Paladins Betting Preview
The Furman Paladins beat Samford and VMI, and they play Wofford next. It’s senior night for a Furman team that has four seniors on its roster.
The Furman Paladins are averaging 76.5 points on 4.9 percent shooting and allowing 69.1 points on 41.8 percent shooting. PJay Smith Jr. is averaging 16.8 points and 3.6 assists, while Nick Anderson is averaging 14.1 points and 2.3 rebounds. Garrett Hien is grabbing 4.6 rebounds and Cooper Bowser is dishing 1.8 assists. The Furman Paladins are shooting 35.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.3 percent from the free throw line. The Furman Paladins are allowing 31 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.2 rebounds per game.
Why the Furman Paladins will win
- The Citadel has lost each of its last 19 games against the Southern Conference.
- Furman has won each of its last 22 Wednesday home games against the Southern Conference.
- Furman has won the first half in five of its last six night games against The Citadel.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Furman’s last seven night games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 142+ points.
- Four of The Citadel’s last five road games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Furman ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goals made per game this season (10.4).
- Furman ranks 26th among Division 1 teams for assist-to-turnover ratio this season (1.53).
The Citadel vs Furman Injury Report
Neither The Citadel nor Furman have a player listed on its injury report.
The Citadel vs Furman Prediction
The Citadel hasn’t won a game in months and hasn’t beaten a Division One team since the beginning of the season. The Citadel is winless on the road and is 9-14 ATS despite being underdogs most nights. Furman is a solid team in the Southern and went on the road last month to beat The Citadel in overtime. It’s a thick line but there’s nothing appealing about The Citadel. I have no choice but to lay the points with Furman on Wednesday night.