Match Overview

A Southern Conference showdown features the Samford Bulldogs (17-4) and the Furman Paladins (16-5) competing on Wednesday evening. Samford is leading the SoCon standings, winning eight out of their last nine games. They recently triumphed over Wofford with a score of 77-61. On the other hand, Furman halted their two-game losing streak by defeating Mercer, 79-74.

Tipoff will occur at 6 p.m. ET, broadcasted on CBS Sports Network. According to the latest SportsLine consensus, the Bulldogs are favored by 1.5 points, with the total points set at 150.5.

Key Players

• Samford Bulldogs:

  • Jaden Brownell: Leading scorer with an average of 14.6 points per game and has scored over 18 points in three out of the last four games.
  • Rylan Jones: An experienced guard averaging 10.7 points, leading the team in assists (5.8) and steals (1.8).

• Furman Paladins:

  • PJay Smith Jr.: Leading scorer with an average of 16.6 points per game and a key player in their recent games.
  • Nick Anderson: Averaging 12.7 points per game and a pivotal offensive force for Furman.

Betting Insights

The SportsLine model suggests leaning towards the over on the total, predicting a combined score of 157 points. Moreover, one side of the spread has been successful in over 50% of simulations.

Therefore, for those looking into the betting predictions and trends for this matchup and to make informed decisions on their picks, ensure to check out SportsLine for detailed insights.