| MATCHUP | Furman Paladins | Chattanooga Mocs |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 11-5 | 6-10 |
| Where | McKenzie Arena, Chattanooga, TN | |
| When | Wednesday, January 7, 2026 | |
| Time | 05:00 PM EST | |
| TV | CBSSN | |
Chattanooga Mocs Preview
Chattanooga Mocs have a 6-9 record this season and are in 9th place in the SoCon. They have a 4-2 home record and are coming off a 79-71 away loss against VMI. Their previous three games were a 77-72 away loss against UNC Greensboro, a 73-66 away win against Alabama A&M and a 79-64 away loss against Bellarmine.
Offensively, Chattanooga averages 76.9 points per game, while allowing 72.2 points per game defensively. The Mocs shoot with 45% from the field and grab 33.5 rebounds per game, while dishing out 16.3 assists per game. They average 1.9 blocks per game and 6.8 steals per game defensively.
Jordan Frison leads Chattanooga in scoring, with an average of 14.1 points per game, while shooting with 52.1% from the field and 81.4% from the free throw line. Tate Darner is the team’s leading rebounder with 3.8 per game, while Jordan Frison adds a team-high 4.3 assists per game.
Furman Paladins Preview
Furman Paladins have a 10-5 record this season and are in 4th place in the SoCon. They have a 2-1 away record and are coming off an 80-77 home loss against Western Carolina. Their previous three games were a 74-72 home win against Mercer, an 84-76 home win against Charleston Southern and a 75-68 away win against Manhattan.
Offensively, Furman averages 78.2 points per game, while allowing 71.1 points per game defensively. The Paladins shoot with 48% from the field and grab 39.6 rebounds per game, while dishing out 17.3 assists per game. They average 3.3 blocks per game and 5.7 steals per game defensively.
Alex Wilkins leads Furman in scoring, with an average of 17.5 points per game, while shooting with 47.3% from the field and 82.7% from the free throw line. Charles Johnston is the team’s leading rebounder with 9.3 per game, while Alex Wilkins also leads the team with 5 assists per game.
Furman Paladins @ Chattanooga Mocs Betting Trends: January 7, 2026
Why the Chattanooga Mocs will win
- Chattanooga has won each of its last 10 day games at McKenzie Arena following a road loss.
- Furman has lost each of its last five games after coming off overtime.
- Chattanooga has won the first half in seven of its last eight games at McKenzie Arena.
Why the Furman Paladins will win
- Furman has won each of its last six games following an overtime loss.
- Chattanooga has lost five of its last six day games.
- Furman has won the first half in eight of its last nine day games against Chattanooga.
Total Points Facts
- Each of Furman’s last six games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Eight of Chattanooga’s last nine games against Conference opponents at McKenzie Arena have produced a total of 149+ points.
Furman vs Chattanooga Prediction
In this Furman vs Chattanooga Prediction, Furman is coming as -2 road favorites. Both teams have almost identical overall records this season and both have positive home/away splits and identical ATS records. Furman is coming into this matchup in much better form, as they are 8-2 in their last 10 games, while on the other hand, Chattanooga is struggling with a 2-6 record in its last 8 games. Furman has also been better both on the offensive and the defensive end this season with a +7.1 point differential, so I like them as small road favorites in this spot. Take Furman and lay the -2 points in this one.