Furman Paladins vs UNCG Spartans Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Furman vs UNCG NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Greensboro.

Furman vs UNCG Prediction

Looking to win big? The Paladins and Spartans face off at 4:00 ET on ESPN+. The Spartans are hosting the game at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. The over/under for this game is set at 137.5 points, and UNCG is favored by -1 vs. Furman in a Southern conference matchup.

Furman vs. UNCG Matchup At A Glance

Sport: NCAAB
Teams: Furman Paladins at UNCG Spartans
Where: Greensboro at First Horizon Coliseum
Date: Saturday, January 4th
Betting Odds NCG -1, FURMAN -108 | NCG -113 O/U 137.5

Paladins Preview: Can Furman Pull Off A Win at First Horizon Coliseum?

Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games

Furman improved to 10-1 on the season with a dominant 90-61 win over Western Carolina on Wednesday. The Paladins were -9.5 favorites going into the game and covered the spread. The total points for the game reached 151, surpassing the O/U line of 145.5.

Furman took control early, leading 43-23 at halftime. They kept up the pressure in the 2nd half, scoring 47 points while allowing 38.

Paladins Offense Breakdown

Furman put up 90 points in their last game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They hit 37.9% from beyond the arc, connecting on 11 of 29 attempts, and went 18 for 35 on two-point shots, good for 51.4%. At the free-throw line, they converted 21 of 29 attempts, shooting 72.4%.

Nick Anderson led the way with 20 points, hitting 4 of 5 threes and shooting 63.6% overall. Charles Johnston and Bernard Pelote each added 17 points, with Pelote grabbing a team-high 12 rebounds. Furman dished out 17 assists and collected 12 offensive rebounds in the win.

Paladins Team Defense

Furman's defense was stout, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point opportunities, with the other team hitting 13 of 31 attempts, good for 41%.

From beyond the arc, Furman allowed 6 threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. The opponent did manage to get to the line, converting 17 of 21 free throws at an 81% clip. Furman also gave up 9 offensive rebounds.

Spartans Preview: Will UNCG Come Through as Home Favorites?

UNCG improved to 5-6 on the season with a 68-66 road win over Wofford on Wednesday. The Spartans were +4 underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory. The combined points of 134 fell just under the O/U line of 136.5.

After trailing 28-21 at halftime, UNCG turned things around by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The Spartans’ strong 2nd half performance was key to their win.

Spartans Offense Breakdown

UNCG struggled offensively in their last game, shooting just 38.6% from the field and 39.4% on two-point attempts. They hit 37.5% from beyond the arc, with Ronald Polite III going a perfect 4-for-4 from deep, finishing with 16 points on 66.7% shooting overall.

Corey Tripp also hit 4 threes, shooting 66.7% from long range, despite going 6-for-16 overall. He added 5 rebounds and 5 assists. Kyler Filewich contributed 13 points and 14 rebounds, while the Spartans managed just 9 assists as a team.

Spartans Team Defense

UNCG's defense gave up 66 points in their last game, with the opposing team shooting 44% from the field on 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, they allowed 48% shooting, with 15 of 31 two-point shots going down.

From three-point range, the Spartans' defense saw 9 of 23 shots fall, a 39% success rate. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 14 times, where they converted 9 for 64%. UNCG allowed 8 offensive rebounds.

Paladins vs Spartans Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

The Paladins are 3-0 ATS in their three last road games and 3-0 straight-up.
Through their last three home contests, the Spartans offense has averaged 71 points per game while allowing an average of 76. UNCG posted an overall record of 1-2 while going 1-2 ATS.
Through their last three games as the underdog, the Paladins have an ATS record of 2-1 and a straight up mark of 2-1.
Going back to their last five games as the favorite, the Spartans have a straight up record of 2-3. But, their mark vs the spread was just 2-3.