Who's Playing

Furman @ Samford

Current Records: Furman 19-10; Samford 19-9

What to Know

The Samford Bulldogs haven't won a matchup against the Furman Paladins since Jan. 26 of 2019, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Wednesday. Samford will play host again and welcome Furman to Pete Hanna Center, where tip-off is scheduled for 8 p.m. ET. Contestboth teams experienced a bit of a scare in their previous contestboth teams experienced a bit of a scare in their previous but managed to pull out a pair of wins.

On Monday, Samford narrowly escaped with a win as the squad sidled past the The Citadel Bulldogs 76-74.

Speaking of close games: the Paladins escaped with a win on Saturday against the Wofford Terriers by the margin of a single free throw, 70-69.

Samford is expected to lose this next one by 5.5. Those playing the odds have seen things go back and forth with Samford, who are 13-12 against the spread.

Samford took a serious blow against Furman in the teams' previous meeting last December, falling 81-49. Maybe Samford will have more luck at home instead of on the road? Watch the game and check back on CBS Sports for all the details.

How To Watch

  • When: Wednesday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Pete Hanna Center -- Homewood, Alabama
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $26.25

Odds

The Paladins are a solid 5.5-point favorite against the Bulldogs, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers were right in line with the betting community on this one, as the game opened as a 5.5-point spread, and stayed right there.

Over/Under: -110

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Series History

Furman have won 11 out of their last 13 games against Samford.

  • Dec 29, 2021 - Furman 81 vs. Samford 49
  • Feb 17, 2021 - Furman 78 vs. Samford 64
  • Feb 12, 2020 - Furman 86 vs. Samford 71
  • Jan 22, 2020 - Furman 101 vs. Samford 78
  • Feb 28, 2019 - Furman 90 vs. Samford 81
  • Jan 26, 2019 - Samford 75 vs. Furman 73
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Furman 94 vs. Samford 79
  • Jan 20, 2018 - Furman 78 vs. Samford 67
  • Mar 04, 2017 - Samford 67 vs. Furman 63
  • Feb 11, 2017 - Furman 90 vs. Samford 73
  • Jan 05, 2017 - Furman 83 vs. Samford 73
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Furman 67 vs. Samford 65
  • Jan 11, 2016 - Furman 77 vs. Samford 57