| MATCHUP | Furman Paladins | Northern Iowa Panthers |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 1-2 | 2-0 |
| Spread | +10.5 -108 | -10.5 -112 |
| Moneyline | +470 | -650 |
| Total | Over 140.5 (-108) | Under 140.5 (-112) |
| Where | McLeod Center, Cedar Falls, IA | |
| When | Friday, November 14, 2025 | |
| Time | 07:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Furman Paladins and the Northern Iowa Panthers meet Friday in college basketball action from McLeod Center. Here’s a Furman vs Northern Iowa prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best Furman vs Northern Iowa pick. We will examine the recent form and player performances for both teams, as well as the recent betting trends and streaks pertaining to this matchup. As we conclude, we will tie it all together with a summary that produces a sensible pick for a favorable betting outcome in this game.
Furman Paladins Betting Preview
Furman has three games in the books so far this year, and they took losses in the first pair. The opener was a November 3 matchup versus High Point, and the Paladins were down 55-40 by the break. Furman was outpaced 42-31 the rest of the way in a 97-71 defeat. Charles Johnson led the team in the losing effort with a double-double on 16 points and 12 rebounds, while three different players each scored 11 points apiece. In game two versus Troy, Furman took a 36-23 deficit into the second half and lost 64-61 despite a 38-28 advantage from there. Alex Wilkins was tops this time on 16 points with eight assists and two rebounds. Eddrin Bronson chipped in with 14 points and two rebounds in 22 minutes of work in the loss as well.
In their latest outing versus Columbia International University, the Paladins finally got a victory. After a 49-25 first half Furman closed with 40 more points in an 89-59 win. Alex Wilkins led the way on 26 points, two rebounds and two assists. Charles Johnson doubled up on 10 points with 10 rebounds, and both Cooper Browser and Abijah Franklin had 11 points apiece with 11 combined rebounds in the winning effort.
Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Preview
Over on the Northern Iowa side, they’ve been relatively inactive with just two games in the bag. Last Thursday versus Cal State Northridge was the opener, and Northern Iowa went into the break with a 46-32 edge. Following 40 more points from there the Panthers and an 86-57 win in the books. Leon Bond was the team’s top scorer with 23 points, five assists and two rebounds. Ben Schwieger (five rebounds) and Trey Campbell (seven assists; six rebounds) each scored 13 points in the winning effort for the Panthers as well.
In game two versus South Dakota State on Sunday, the Panthers had a relatively modest 28-25 halftime lead. Northern Iowa kept it going in the second with a 37-33 run and took the win in the end 65-58. Tristan Smith led the team this time with his 16 points, four rebounds and four assists. Will Hornseth chipped in 12 points with two assists and four rebounds as well.
Furman Paladins @ Northern Iowa Panthers Betting Trends: November 14, 2025
Why the Northern Iowa Panthers will win
- Northern Iowa has won 18 of its last 19 night games at McLeod Center against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Furman has lost four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Furman has lost the first half in three of its last four road games against non-Conference opponents.
Why the Furman Paladins will win
- Furman has won 18 of its last 24 night games.
Furman vs Northern Iowa Prediction
I’m staying with Northern Iowa. The Panthers have looked pretty good in two games so far, and they’re coming off a nice effort versus South Dakota State. In that one Northern Iowa finished with 49 percent shooting and just 10 turnovers alongside a 36-28 advantage in the paint. That said, the Panthers also went just 11-of-20 (55 percent) from the line and got outmuscled on the boards 37-21. Both of those areas need sharpened up for Friday’s game, but if Northern Iowa can continue to press the issue on defense they should be fine. The Panthers have held opponents to a combined 115 points through their two games so far.
As for Furman, they didn’t have too many issues versus an overmatched Columbia International team in their last outing. That said, the Paladins haven’t been spectacular in either of their other two games. I like the Panthers to control this one pretty much from front to back.