Furman Paladins vs Samford Bulldogs predictions, Jan 29, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

8 months ago

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In this upcoming NCAA College Basketball matchup, the Furman Paladins will be facing off against the Samford Bulldogs on January 29, 2026. The Paladins have been in decent form recently, winning 3 of their last 5 matches, while the Bulldogs have struggled, only managing to win 1 of their last 5 games.

As the Paladins will be playing at home, they are the favorites according to bookmakers, with odds of 1.29 compared to 3.59 for the Bulldogs.

When looking at the tactical strengths of both teams, Furman has shown a strong offensive prowess, while Samford has struggled defensively in recent matches. However, basketball is a game of momentum and anything can happen on the day.

Overall, this matchup promises to be an intriguing one with the Paladins looking to maintain their positive form and the Bulldogs aiming to turn things around. Both teams will be looking to secure a victory and it will ultimately come down to execution on the day.

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Furman
72.8%

Samford
27.2%

Prediction (the most likely score): 78:71

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.26		3.72
	1.29		3.6
	1.31		3.04
	1.32		3.5

Latest Results

23.01.26 UNC Greensboro Spartans basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 66:89
21.01.26 Citadel Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 77:75 OT
17.01.26 Furman Paladins basketball – Wofford Terriers basketball – 70:74
14.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 73:77
10.01.26 Furman Paladins basketball – Virginia Military Keydets basketball – 69:48

24.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Chattanooga Mocs basketball – 75:64
21.01.26 Wofford Terriers basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 88:78
17.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 75:76
14.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 73:77
10.01.26 Chattanooga Mocs basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 88:79

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Furman won 4.

Furman has had mixed results lately (last 5 games: 3 wins).

Samford is going through a rough patch (in the last 5 games, wins – 1).

In this match, Furman is seen as the favorite.

We predict that Furman will win today’s game, with odds of 1.3.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Furman won 15 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 1625:1464. (average 81.3:73.2).

Including home matches between the teams, Furman won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 2 matches, and goals 786:690. (average 78.6:69).

Latest Head To Head

14.01.26 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 73:77
08.03.25 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 78:95
19.02.25 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 72:80
29.01.25 Furman Paladins basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 72:70
10.03.24 Samford Bulldogs basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 84:77

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Arizona Wildcats: 5.15 (9.58%)

2. Michigan Wolverines: 5.69 (8.68%)

3. Michigan Tech: 5.75 (8.58%)

4. Duke Blue Devils: 9.2 (5.36%)

5. Connecticut Huskies: 12.8 (3.85%)

6. Houston Cougars: 12.8 (3.85%)

7. Iowa State: 15.4 (3.2%)

8. Purdue Boilermakers: 17 (2.9%)

9. Illinois Fighting Illini: 18.8 (2.62%)

10. Florida Gators: 20.6 (2.4%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 20.6 (2.4%)

12. Brigham Young: 27 (1.83%)

13. Texas Tech: 28.4 (1.74%)

14. Michigan State Spartans W: 29 (1.7%)

15. Michigan State: 29.5 (1.67%)

16. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 31.8 (1.55%)

17. Kansas Jayhawks: 33.4 (1.48%)

18. Vanderbilt Commodores: 36 (1.37%)

19. Alabama Crimson Tide: 41 (1.2%)

20. Arkansas State: 41 (1.2%)

21. Arkansas Razorbacks: 43.5 (1.13%)

22. Virginia Cavaliers: 53.4 (0.92%)

23. Louisville: 60.2 (0.82%)

24. North Carolina: 64.2 (0.77%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 73.2 (0.67%)

26. St. Johns Sonics: 75 (0.66%)

27. Tennessee Volunteers: 76.2 (0.65%)

28. St. Johns Red Storm: 79 (0.62%)

29. VCU Rams: 100 (0.49%)

30. Boise State: 100 (0.49%)

31. UC Irvine: 100 (0.49%)

32. Dayton Flyers: 100 (0.49%)

33. Colorado State: 100 (0.49%)

34. High Point: 100 (0.49%)

35. Wake Forest: 100 (0.49%)

36. Kansas State: 100 (0.49%)

37. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.49%)

38. McNeese State: 100 (0.49%)

39. Utah State: 100 (0.49%)

40. Georgia Tech: 100 (0.49%)

41. Penn State: 100 (0.49%)

42. Yale: 100 (0.49%)

43. Georgetown: 100 (0.49%)

44. Murray State: 100 (0.49%)

45. Troy: 100 (0.49%)

46. Akron Zips: 100 (0.49%)

47. Saint Marys: 100 (0.49%)

48. Florida State: 100 (0.49%)

49. Boston College: 100 (0.49%)

50. Saint-Louis: 100 (0.49%)

51. California Maritime: 100 (0.49%)

52. Georgetown Hoyas W: 100 (0.49%)

53. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.49%)

54. Clemson: 105.2 (0.47%)

55. Iowa Hawkeyes: 105.2 (0.47%)

56. Auburn Tigers: 115.2 (0.43%)

57. Wisconsin Badgers: 120.2 (0.41%)

58. SMU Mustangs: 120.2 (0.41%)

59. UCLA: 120.2 (0.41%)

60. Georgia Bulldogs: 120.2 (0.41%)

61. NC State: 120.2 (0.41%)

62. St. Louis Billikens: 125.25 (0.39%)

63. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.38%)

64. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.38%)

65. Texas A&M: 130.2 (0.38%)

66. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.36%)

67. Baylor Bears: 150.2 (0.33%)

68. Indiana Hoosiers: 150.2 (0.33%)

69. UCF Knights: 150.2 (0.33%)

70. Seton Hall Pirates: 150.2 (0.33%)

71. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.33%)

72. San Diego State: 150.2 (0.33%)

73. Missouri Tigers: 150.2 (0.33%)

74. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.33%)

75. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.27%)

76. TCU: 180.2 (0.27%)

77. Oklahoma Sooners: 180.2 (0.27%)

78. Stanford Cardinal: 180.2 (0.27%)

79. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.27%)

80. LSU: 230.2 (0.21%)

81. West Virginia: 230.2 (0.21%)

82. New Mexico: 230.2 (0.21%)

83. Butler Bulldogs: 230.2 (0.21%)

84. Oregon Ducks: 230.2 (0.21%)

85. Ole Miss Rebels: 262.75 (0.19%)

86. Maryland Terrapins: 280.2 (0.18%)

87. South Carolina Gamecocks: 280.2 (0.18%)

88. Marquette: 280.2 (0.18%)

89. Memphis Tigers: 280.2 (0.18%)

90. Pittsburgh Panthers: 280.2 (0.18%)

91. Washington Huskies: 280.2 (0.18%)

92. Colorado: 280.2 (0.18%)

93. Utah Utes: 280.2 (0.18%)

94. Northwestern Wildcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

95. Notre Dame: 280.2 (0.18%)

96. Syracuse Orange: 280.2 (0.18%)

97. Xavier Musketeers: 280.2 (0.18%)

98. Mississippi St.: 280.2 (0.18%)

99. Creighton: 280.2 (0.18%)

100. Cincinnati Bearcats: 280.2 (0.18%)

101. DePaul Blue Demons: 280.2 (0.18%)

102. Providence Friars: 280.2 (0.18%)

103. Arizona State: 280.2 (0.18%)

104. Miami (Ohio): 280.2 (0.18%)

105. Minnesota Golden Gophers: 280.2 (0.18%)

106. California Golden Bears: 325.25 (0.15%)

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