Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Western Carolina vs Furman NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Greenville.
Western Carolina vs Furman Prediction
Planning on watching today's Catamounts and Paladins game? Catch the action at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC, as the Paladins hosts this showdown at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The over/under for this Southern conference contest is set at 143.5 points, with Furman being favored by -15.5 at home against Western Carolina.
Western Carolina vs. Furman Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NCAAB
- Teams: Western Carolina Catamounts at Furman Paladins
- Where: Greenville at Bon Secours Wellness Arena
- Date: Wednesday, February 5th
- Betting Odds FURMAN -15.5, WCAR +800 | FURMAN -1350 O/U 143.5
Catamounts Preview: Do the Catamounts Have What it Takes to Win as Road Underdogs?
Western Carolina Catamounts Recent Game/Games
Western Carolina’s season struggles continued with an 80-76 home loss to VMI on Saturday, dropping their record to 3-16. The Catamounts entered the game as +1.5 point underdogs and failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 156 exceeded the over/under line of 145.5.
After trailing 37-34 at halftime, Western Carolina matched their first-half output with 37 points in the second half, but couldn’t close the gap as VMI scored 34 points after the break.
Catamounts Offense Breakdown
Western Carolina's offense put up 76 points in their last game, shooting 40.9% from the field. They connected on 15 of 36 three-point attempts, hitting 41.7% from deep, and finished with an effective field goal percentage of 51.5%.
Bernard Pelote led the way with 27 points and 9 rebounds, shooting 5/12 from beyond the arc. Cord Stansberry was also key, hitting 6 of 7 threes and finishing with 18 points, while Rickey Bradley Jr. added 23 points and 8 rebounds.
Catamounts Team Defense
Western Carolina's defense gave up 80 points, allowing the opposing team to shoot 40% from the field on 27 of 66 attempts. They managed to hold the team to 40% shooting on two-point attempts, with 12 made baskets on 30 shots.
From beyond the arc, the Catamounts allowed 15 threes on 36 attempts, a 41% shooting rate. The opposing team also went to the free-throw line 11 times, making 7 for 63%. Western Carolina gave up 10 offensive rebounds in the game.
Paladins Preview: Is a Home Win Possible for Furman?
Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games
The Paladins fell to 14-6 on the season after a 72-69 road loss to East Tennessee State on Sunday. Furman entered the game as +3 underdogs, and the result was a push against the spread. The total points of 141 narrowly went over the pre-game line of 140.5.
Furman trailed 37-32 at halftime but managed to outscore ETSU 37-35 in the second half. Despite the strong finish, they couldn’t complete the comeback.
Paladins Offense Breakdown
Furman put up 69 points in their last game, shooting 49.1% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 58.5%. They hit 37% of their threes, going 10-for-27 from deep, and connected on 61.5% of their two-point attempts. Their free-throw shooting was a struggle, as they made just 53.8% from the line, hitting 7 of 13 attempts.
Jaden Seymour led the way with 23 points, shooting 61.5% from the field. PJay Smith Jr. added 17 points, hitting 3 of 7 from beyond the arc. Karon Boyd was perfect from the field, going 4-for-4 and grabbing 13 rebounds, while Quimari Peterson contributed 16 points despite shooting just 26.7% overall.
Paladins Team Defense
Furman gave up 72 points in their last game, with opponents shooting 46% from the field. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 32 attempts, a 56% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Furman held their opponents to 30% shooting, with 6 made threes on 20 attempts. They also sent the other team to the free-throw line 22 times, where they converted 18 free throws, an 81% success rate.
Catamounts vs Paladins Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Across the Catamounts last three road games, the team averaged 62 points per game while allowing 76. Their record vs the spread in these contests was 1-2, while going 1-2 straight-up.
- Across their three previous home games, Furman has an ATS mark of 1-1-1. Their straight up record in these matchups was 1-2 while averaging 76 points per game.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Catamounts have a straight up record of 1-4 and an ATS mark of 1-4.
- In their last ten games as the betting favorite, the Paladins have a straight up record of 7-3 and an ATS mark of 4-6.
Western Carolina vs Furman Prediction & Free Pick
- KnupSports.com Free Betting Prediction: Western Carolina +15.5 Be sure to check out our other NCAA Basketball betting previews for this week. KnupSports.com also updates their sports betting picks page daily with plays across all sports.