Saturday’s contest features the Furman Paladins (20-8, 8-7 SoCon) and the VMI Keydets (13-15, 7-8 SoCon) squaring off at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in what is expected to be a one-sided matchup, with a projected 78-66 victory for heavily favored Furman according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 12:00 PM ET on February 22.

Based on our computer prediction, Furman projects to cover the 11.5-point spread in its matchup versus VMI. The over/under is currently listed at 144.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

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Furman vs. VMI Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 12:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Greenville, South Carolina
• Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
• Line: Furman -11.5
• Point total: 144.5
• Moneyline (to win): Furman -781, VMI +530

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Furman vs. VMI Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Furman 78, VMI 66

Spread & Total Prediction for Furman vs. VMI

• Pick ATS: Furman (-11.5)
• Pick OU: Under (144.5)

Furman has gone 13-12-0 against the spread, while VMI’s ATS record this season is 17-7-0. The Paladins have a 13-12-0 record going over the point total, while games involving the Keydets have a record of 9-15-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score an average of 150.2 points per game, 5.7 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 games, Furman has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 5-5 overall. VMI has gone 7-3 against the spread and 6-4 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins average 76.4 points per game (113th in college basketball) while giving up 69.0 per outing (94th in college basketball). They have a +207 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.4 points per game.
• Furman wins the rebound battle by 2.6 boards on average. It records 34.2 rebounds per game, which ranks 68th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.6 per contest.
• Furman knocks down 10.5 three-pointers per game (ninth-most in college basketball) while shooting 35.2% from beyond the arc (111th in college basketball). It is making 3.5 more threes per outing than its opponents, who drain 7.0 per game while shooting 30.9%.
• The Paladins’ 99.0 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 101st in college basketball, and the 89.5 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 95th in college basketball.
• Furman forces 11.0 turnovers per game (229th in college basketball) while committing 10.6 (114th in college basketball action).

VMI Performance Insights

• The Keydets have a +44 scoring differential, topping opponents by 1.6 points per game. They’re putting up 73.8 points per game, 197th in college basketball, and are giving up 72.2 per outing to rank 196th in college basketball.
• VMI falls short in the rebound battle by an average of 1.7 boards. It grabs 31.8 rebounds per game (192nd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 33.5.
• VMI connects on 9.3 three-pointers per game (53rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 9.5. It shoots 33.1% from deep, and its opponents shoot 33.3%.
• VMI wins the turnover battle by 1.4 per game, committing 11.0 (158th in college basketball) while its opponents average 12.4.

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