VMI vs Furman Prediction 2/22/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a VMI vs Furman prediction for this College Basketball game on Saturday, February 22nd at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

VMI Keydets Betting Preview

The VMI Keydets are 13-15 (7-8) this year after they lost to Wofford by a score of 82-43 in their last game. VMI trailed 44-17 at halftime and they only managed 26 points in the second half in the loss. The Keydets shot 25.9% from the field, 22.6% on three-pointers, and 50% on free throws in the game. Rickey Bradley Jr. led VMI with 17 points and four rebounds, while Linus Holmstrom added nine points and two rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Keydets defeated Mercer by a score of 80-71 but did lose to UNC Greensboro by a score of 80-54 before that. VMI has alternated wins and losses over their last six games and they are currently seventh in the SoCon standings with a 7-8 record. VMI has scored 73.8 points per game and they have allowed 72.2 points per game, while also averaging 35.3 rebounds and 13.0 assists per game this season. Rickey Bradley Jr. is averaging 15.8 points, 4.9 rebounds, and 3.0 assists per game, while Augustinas Kiudulas is averaging 15.1 points, 6.3 rebounds, and 1.6 assists per game this year. VMI is shooting 42.1% from the field, 75.7% on free throws, and 33.1% on three-pointers this season. 

Furman Paladins Betting Preview

The Furman Paladins are 20-8 (8-7) this season after they defeated Samford by a score of 80-72 in their last game. Furman led 43-30 at halftime, but they allowed 42 points in the second half in the win. The Paladins shot 43.4% from the field, 42.3% on three-pointers, and 85.2% on free throws in the game. PJay Smith Jr. led Furman with 32 points and four assists, while Cooper Bowser added 16 points and six rebounds in the win. 

Prior to that game, the Paladins lost to UNC Greensboro by a score of 58-50 but did beat Mercer by a score of 96-72 before that. Furman has alternated wins and losses over their last seven games and they are currently sixth in the SoCon standings with an 8-7 record. Furman has scored 76.4 points per game and they have allowed 69.0 points per game, while also averaging 37.2 rebounds and 17.0 assists per game this season. PJay Smith Jr. is averaging 16.8 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 3.7 assists per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 13.8 points, 2.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. Furman is shooting 44.9% from the field, 68.3% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Furman will beat VMI

• Furman has won five of its last six games against VMI.
• VMI has lost 20 of its last 25 day games against Conference opponents.

VMI vs Furman Prediction 

Both of these teams come into this matchup struggling to string wins together and they are near each other in the conference standings, but Furman will be at home. The Paladins are shooting 44.9% from the field this year and they are 4-2 in their last six home games. VMI only scored 43 points in their last game against Wofford and they are shooting 42.1% from the field this season. The Keydets have been very strong on the road recently, as they have won four of their last five road games, and they already have a win over Furman by a score of 91-82 a few weeks ago. I think we are going to see Furman get some revenge in this game, as they are the much better team in my opinion, so I will take them at home.