Wednesday’s contest between the Furman Paladins (15-4, 3-3 SoCon) and VMI Keydets (8-11, 2-4 SoCon) squaring off at Cameron Hall has a projected final score of 75-67 (based on our computer prediction) in favor of Furman, who is listed as the favorite by our model. The game will start at 6:00 PM ET on January 22.

Based on our computer prediction, VMI projects to cover the 8.5-point spread in its matchup versus Furman. The over/under has been set at 142.5, and the two teams are projected to fall short of that total.

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

Furman vs. VMI Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 22, 2025
• Time: 6:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Lexington, Virginia
• Venue: Cameron Hall
• Line: Furman -8.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): Furman -375, VMI +285

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

Furman vs. VMI Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Furman 75, VMI 67

Spread & Total Prediction for Furman vs. VMI

• Pick ATS: VMI (+8.5)
• Pick OU: Under (142.5)

Furman has a 9-7-0 record against the spread this season compared to VMI, who is 11-4-0 ATS. A total of eight out of the Paladins’ games this season have hit the over, and six of the Keydets’ games have gone over. The two teams combine to score 152.9 points per game, 10.4 more points than this matchup’s total. In the last 10 contests, Furman has a 4-6 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. VMI has gone 8-2 against the spread and 2-8 overall in its last 10 matches.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins have a +192 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.1 points per game. They’re putting up 76.6 points per game to rank 133rd in college basketball and are allowing 66.5 per outing to rank 54th in college basketball.
• Furman ranks 122nd in the country at 33.6 rebounds per game. That’s 2.1 more than the 31.5 its opponents average.
• Furman knocks down 10.3 three-pointers per game (20th in college basketball), 4.0 more than its opponents (6.3). It is shooting 34.9% from beyond the arc (126th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 28.6%.
• The Paladins record 99.6 points per 100 possessions (98th in college basketball), while allowing 86.4 points per 100 possessions (58th in college basketball).
• Furman wins the turnover battle by 1.4 per game, committing 10.5 (89th in college basketball) while its opponents average 11.9.

VMI Performance Insights

• The Keydets put up 76.3 points per game (144th in college basketball) while giving up 72.2 per contest (208th in college basketball). They have a +78 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 4.1 points per game.
• VMI wins the rebound battle by two boards on average. It records 33.1 rebounds per game, 149th in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 31.1.
• VMI knocks down 9.6 three-pointers per game (47th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 9.6 on average.
• VMI has committed 1.5 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.2 (151st in college basketball) while forcing 12.7 (108th in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.