Saturday’s contest between the Furman Paladins (13-1, 1-0 SoCon) and UNC Greensboro Spartans (8-6, 1-0 SoCon) going head to head at First Horizon Coliseum has a projected final score of 69-68 (according to our computer prediction) in favor of Furman, so expect a competitive matchup. The game will begin at 4:00 PM ET on January 4.

According to our computer prediction, Furman is projected to cover the spread (1.5) versus UNC Greensboro. The two sides are expected to go under the 137.5 over/under.

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UNC Greensboro vs. Furman Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Venue: First Horizon Coliseum
• Line: UNC Greensboro -1.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): UNC Greensboro -118, Furman -104

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UNC Greensboro vs. Furman Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Furman 69, UNC Greensboro 68

Spread & Total Prediction for UNC Greensboro vs. Furman

• Pick ATS: Furman (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (137.5)

UNC Greensboro’s record against the spread so far this season is 7-4-0, while Furman’s is 9-2-0. The Spartans have a 5-6-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Paladins have a record of 4-7-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams score 153.6 points per game, 16.1 more points than this matchup’s total. UNC Greensboro is 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall over its past 10 games, while Furman has gone 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

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UNC Greensboro Performance Insights

• The Spartans have a +148 scoring differential, topping opponents by 10.5 points per game. They’re putting up 73.9 points per game to rank 232nd in college basketball and are giving up 63.4 per contest to rank 23rd in college basketball.
• UNC Greensboro wins the rebound battle by 2.9 boards on average. It records 34.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.5 per contest.
• UNC Greensboro knocks down 3.9 more threes per contest than the opposition, 9.7 (44th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.8.
• The Spartans average 97.5 points per 100 possessions on offense (155th in college basketball), and give up 83.5 points per 100 possessions (38th in college basketball).
• UNC Greensboro forces 10.4 turnovers per game (304th in college basketball) while committing 9.6 (29th in college basketball action).

Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins outscore opponents by 16.1 points per game (posting 79.7 points per game, 89th in college basketball, and allowing 63.6 per outing, 26th in college basketball) and have a +225 scoring differential.
• Furman prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 4.6 boards. It pulls down 34.6 rebounds per game (99th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.
• Furman knocks down 10.9 three-pointers per game (14th in college basketball) while shooting 36.7% from deep (63rd in college basketball). It is making 5.3 more threes than its opponents, who drain 5.6 per game at 25.2%.
• Furman has typically won the turnover battle this season, committing 10.1 per game (54th in college basketball) while forcing 11.8 (193rd in college basketball).

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