East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Furman vs East Tennessee State NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Johnson City.

Furman vs East Tennessee State Prediction

Don't miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Paladins and Buccaneers. The game is starting at 2:00 ET on CBSS, and it's hosted by the Buccaneers at Freedom Hall Civic Center in Johnson City, TN. Get ready to place your bets! The odds for this Southern conference game currently have East Tennessee State as the -3.5 point favorite with the over/under line sitting at 140.5 points.

Furman vs. East Tennessee State Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Furman Paladins at East Tennessee State Buccaneers
  • Where: Johnson City at Freedom Hall Civic Center
  • Date: Sunday, February 2nd
  • Betting Odds ETNST -3.5, FURMAN +134 | ETNST -163 O/U 140.5

Paladins Preview: Can the Paladins Grab a Win on the Road?

Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games

Furman improved to 14-5 on the season with a 72-70 win over Samford on Wednesday. The Paladins, who were +2 point underdogs, not only pulled off the win but also covered the spread. The game’s total points of 142 fell short of the 150.5 O/U line.

Furman led 33-25 at halftime but allowed 45 points in the 2nd half while scoring 39. Despite the defensive lapse, they managed to hold on for the win at home.

Paladins Offense Breakdown

Furman put up 72 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 54.5%. They were dominant inside, hitting 64.5% of their two-point attempts, but struggled from beyond the arc, connecting on just 29.2% of their threes. Their free-throw shooting was also a concern, as they made only 52.4% from the line.

Nick Anderson led the way with 24 points, hitting 5 of 8 from three and shooting 69.2% overall. Cooper Bowser was perfect from the field, going 8 for 8 and finishing with 21 points. Furman also got 19 points from Rylan Jones, who made 3 of 6 from deep, while Trey Fort added 12 points despite shooting just 33.3% overall.

Paladins Team Defense

Furman’s defense gave up 70 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 49% from the field on 27 of 55 attempts. Inside the arc, the Paladins allowed 64% shooting, as the other team hit 20 of 31 two-point shots.

From beyond the arc, Furman held the opposition to 29% shooting, with 7 of 24 three-pointers going in. The other team also struggled at the free-throw line, making just 11 of 21 attempts, while Furman gave up 12 offensive rebounds.

Buccaneers Preview: Does East Tennessee State Have What it Takes at Home?

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Recent Game/Games

East Tennessee State fell to 10-10 on the season after a 70-65 road loss to UNCG on Wednesday. The Buccaneers, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 135 came in just under the O/U line of 137.5.

ETSU trailed 30-29 at halftime and couldn’t close the gap in the 2nd half, where they were outscored 40-36.

Buccaneers Offense Breakdown

East Tennessee State struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 36.8% from the field and 36.4% on two-point attempts. They connected on 37.5% of their threes, hitting 9 of 24 from deep, with an effective field goal percentage of 45.6%. The Buccaneers also managed 16 offensive rebounds and dished out 8 assists.

Kenyon Giles led the way with 23 points, shooting 55.6% overall despite going just 1 for 8 from three. Quimari Peterson added 22 points, hitting 4 of 6 from beyond the arc, while Donovan Atwell and John Buggs III each made 4 threes, with Atwell shooting 80% from deep.

Buccaneers Team Defense

East Tennessee State's defense struggled, giving up 70 points on 51% shooting. They allowed 27 field goals on 52 attempts.

Inside the arc, the Buccaneers allowed 20 two-pointers on 36 attempts, a 55% shooting rate. From three-point range, they gave up 7 threes on 16 attempts, with the opponent shooting 43%. They also sent the opponent to the line 12 times, where they made 9 free throws, shooting 75%.

Paladins vs Buccaneers Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • When looking at their past three road matchups, Furman has an ATS record of 1-2 while averaging 76 per game. The team went 2-1 overall in these games.
  • When looking at their past five home matchups, East Tennessee State has an ATS record of 2-3 while averaging 67 per game. The team went 2-3 overall in these games.
  • In their last three games as the betting underdog, the Paladins have a strong straight up record of 2-1. In addition, their ATS record was 2-1 in these scenarios.
  • Through their previous five contests as the betting favorite, the Buccaneers have a strong record of 3-2. Their record vs the spread in these matchups is 2-3.

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