Furman vs East Tennessee State Prediction 2/2/25 College Basketball Picks

In this article, we will formulate a Furman vs East Tennessee State prediction for this College Basketball game on Sunday, February 2nd at Freedom Hall in Johnson City, Tennessee. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Furman Paladins Betting Preview

The Furman Paladins are 17-5 (5-4) this year after they defeated Samford by a score of 72-70 in their last game. Furman led 33-25 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite being outscored 45-39 in the second half. The Paladins shot 49.1% from the field, 29.2% on three-pointers, and 52.4% on free throws in the game. Nick Anderson led Furman with 24 points and three rebounds, while Cooper Bowser added 21 points and five rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that victory, the Paladins defeated Mercer by a score of 79-74 but did lose to VMI by a score of 91-82 before that. Furman has won three of their last five games and they are currently tied for fifth in the SoCon standings. Furman has scored 76.8 points per game and they have allowed 68.1 points per game, while also averaging 37.1 rebounds and 17.3 assists per game this season. PJay Smith Jr. is averaging 16.1 points, 3.9 rebounds, and 3.3 assists per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 13.2 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.5 assists per game this year. Furman is shooting 45.8% from the field, 66.9% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season.  

East Tennessee State Buccaneers Betting Preview

The East Tennessee State Buccaneers are 12-10 (5-4) this season after they lost to UNC Greensboro by a score of 70-65 in their last game. East Tennessee State trailed 30-29 at halftime and allowed 40 points in the second half in the loss. The Buccaneers shot 36.8% from the field, 37.5% on three-pointers, and 70% on free throws in the game. Quimari Peterson led East Tennessee State with 22 points and four rebounds, while John Buggs III added 14 points and three rebounds in the game. 

Prior to that loss, the Buccaneers lost to Chattanooga by a score of 71-63 but did beat Western Carolina by a score of 85-58 before that. East Tennessee State has split their last four games and they are currently tied for fifth in the SoCon standings. East Tennessee State has scored 73.9 points per game and they have allowed 67.2 points per game, while also averaging 37.8 rebounds and 13.7 assists per game this season. Quimari Peterson is averaging 18.5 points, 4.0 rebounds, and 4.1 assists per game, while Jaden Seymour is averaging 17.3 points, 7.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game this year. East Tennessee State is shooting 43.5% from the field, 64.4% on free throws, and 35% on three-pointers this season. 

Why Furman will beat East Tennessee State

• Furman has won seven of its last eight games following a home win.
• East Tennessee State has lost the first half in seven of its last eight Sunday games against Conference opponents.

Furman vs East Tennessee State Prediction 

Furman comes into this matchup with 17 wins on the season already, but they are just 5-4 in conference play and will be on the road here. The Paladins have won two games in a row, including a great win against Samford, but they did allow 91 points to VMI two road games ago. East Tennessee State has lost two games in a row and they are shooting just 43.5% from the field. The Buccaneers have scored 65 points or fewer in three of their last four games and I don’t trust their scoring. I think this game could go either way, so I will take the points with Furman on the road.