East Tennessee State Buccaneers vs Furman Paladins NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/15/25
Looking to win big? The Buccaneers and Paladins face off at 7:00 ET on ESPN+. The Paladins are hosting the game at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, SC. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 142.5 points, and Furman is favored by -3 to win at home against East Tennessee State.
EAST TENNESSEE STATE BUCCANEERS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Furman Paladins -3
This game will be played at Bon Secours Wellness Arena at 7:00 ET on Wednesday, January 15th.
WHY BET THE FURMAN PALADINS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Paladins.
- Not only will Furman pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -3.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 142.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Will East Tennessee State Make it Happen on the Road?
East Tennessee State improved to 8-7 on the season with a 70-52 win over The Citadel on Saturday. The Buccaneers, who were -16 point favorites, covered the spread with the victory.
ETSU led 36-22 at halftime and scored 34 points in the 2nd half while allowing 30. The total points for the game were 122, falling short of the O/U line of 136.5.
East Tennessee State put up 70 points in their last game, shooting 41.8% from the field and 27.3% from beyond the arc, hitting 6 of 22 three-point attempts. Their effective field goal percentage was 47.3%, with a 51.5% success rate on two-point shots (17/33).
The Buccaneers grabbed 21 offensive rebounds and dished out 13 assists. At the free-throw line, they connected on 18 of 27 attempts, shooting 66.7%. Jaden Seymour led the team with 15 points, while Cam Glover added 13, and John Buggs III contributed 12 points, hitting 2 of 3 from deep.
East Tennessee State’s defense held their opponent to just 52 points, despite allowing them to shoot 41% from the field. The Buccaneers gave up 17 two-point baskets on 33 attempts, a 51% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, East Tennessee State limited their opponent to 6 made threes on 22 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent them to the free-throw line 27 times, where they converted 18 for 66%. The Buccaneers allowed 21 offensive rebounds.
Will the Paladins Pull Through as the Favored Home Team?
Furman Paladins Recent Game/Games
Furman dropped to 11-3 on the season after an 81-62 home loss to Wofford on Monday. The Paladins, who were -7 favorites, not only lost but failed to cover the spread.
Furman trailed 40-20 at halftime but showed some fight in the second half, scoring 42 points while allowing 41. The total points for the game reached 143, going over the 139.5 O/U line.
Furman’s offense struggled in their last game, shooting just 33.3% from the field and 23.5% from beyond the arc, finishing with 62 points. Their effective field goal percentage was 39.1%, and they hit only 61.5% of their free throws.
Dillon Bailey was a standout, hitting 5 of 7 threes and finishing with 19 points and 6 rebounds. Corey Tripp added 16 points and 6 boards, while Charles Johnston contributed 14 points and 7 rebounds, connecting on 4 of 8 from deep.
Furman gave up 81 points in this one, despite holding the opposing team to just 33% shooting from the field. They allowed 23 field goals on 69 attempts.
From beyond the arc, Furman’s defense limited their opponents to 8 made threes on 34 attempts, a 23% shooting rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 13 times, where they hit 8 free throws.