Furman Paladins vs UNCG Spartans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/4/25
Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Paladins and Spartans. The game is starting at 4:00 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Spartans at First Horizon Coliseum in Greensboro, NC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 137.5 points, and UNCG is favored by -1 to win at home against Furman.
FURMAN PALADINS VS UNCG SPARTANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: UNCG Spartans -1
This game will be played at First Horizon Coliseum at 4:00 ET on Saturday, January 4th.
WHY BET THE UNCG SPARTANS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 78-70 in favor of the Spartans.
- Not only will UNCG pick up the win, but look for them to cover at -1.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 137.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can Furman Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
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, who entered the game as -9.5 favorites, covered the spread with ease.
Furman led 43-23 at halftime and added 47 more points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 151 went over the pre-game O/U line of 145.5.
Furman put up 90 points in their latest game, shooting 45.3% from the field with an effective field goal percentage of 53.1%. They connected on 37.9% of their three-point attempts, hitting 11 of 29 from deep, while making 51.4% of their shots inside the arc. At the free-throw line, they went 21 for 29, good for 72.4%.
Nick Anderson led the way with 20 points, shooting 63.6% overall and 80% from three-point range (4/5). Charles Johnston and Bernard Pelote each added 17 points, with Pelote also grabbing 12 rebounds. Brandon Morgan contributed 14 points and 4 assists, shooting 66.7% from the field.
Furman’s defense was solid, holding their opponent to just 61 points on 33% shooting from the field. They limited two-point attempts to 13/31, a 41% success rate.
From beyond the arc, Furman allowed 6 threes on 25 attempts, a 24% shooting performance. Their opponent did manage to hit 17/21 free throws, an 81% rate, while Furman gave up 9 offensive rebounds.
Will the Spartans Win at First Horizon Coliseum?
UNCG improved to 5-6 on the season with a 68-66 win over Wofford on Wednesday. The Spartans were +4 underdogs going into the game and covered the spread with the victory.
After trailing 28-21 at halftime, UNCG turned things around by scoring 47 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The game’s total points of 134 fell just under the O/U line of 136.5.
UNCG’s offense struggled with a 38.6% field goal percentage in their last game, hitting 9 of 24 from three-point range at 37.5%. Their effective field goal percentage was 45.6%, and they connected on 75% of their free throws, going 15 for 20.
Corey Tripp led the way with 17 points and 5 assists, shooting 4 of 6 from deep. Ronald Polite III was perfect from three, hitting all 4 attempts and finishing with 16 points on 6 of 9 shooting. Kyler Filewich added 13 points and grabbed 14 rebounds.
UNCG Spartans gave up 66 points while allowing their opponent to shoot 44% from the field, connecting on 24 of 54 attempts. Inside the arc, the Spartans’ defense allowed 15 two-point baskets on 31 attempts, which is a 48% shooting rate.
From three-point range, the Spartans’ defense saw their opponent hit 9 of 23 shots, good for 39%. They also sent their opponent to the free-throw line 14 times, where they made 9, shooting 64%. UNCG allowed 8 offensive rebounds in the game.