| MATCHUP | Furman Paladins | UNC Greensboro Spartans |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 13-7 | 8-12 |
| Where | First Horizon Coliseum, Greensboro, NC | |
| When | Friday, January 23, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Furman Paladins Betting Preview
The Furman Paladins lost to Wofford and The Citadel, and they play Samford next. Furman has split its last 6 games.
The Furman Paladins are averaging 81.2 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 74 points on 42.1 percent shooting. Alex Wilkins is averaging 17.5 points and 5.2 assists, while Cooper Bowser is averaging 13.4 points and 6.3 rebounds. Asa Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and Charles Johnston is dishing 1.9 assists. The Furman Paladins are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 65.1 percent from the free throw line. The Furman Paladins are allowing 31.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 38.2 rebounds per game.
UNC Greensboro Spartans Betting Preview
The UNC Greensboro Spartans lost to Mercer, beat VMI, and they play Mercer next. UNC Greensboro has split its last 6 games.
The UNC Greensboro Spartans are averaging 82.9 points on 45.6 percent shooting and allowing 84.8 points on 45.7 percent shooting. Justin Neely is averaging 16.4 points and 11.9 rebounds, while KJ Younger is averaging 13.5 points and 5 rebounds. Donald Whitehead Jr. is the third double-digit scorer and Lillan Marville is grabbing 2.4 rebounds. The UNC Greensboro Spartans are shooting 36.2 percent from beyond the arc and 68.9 percent from the free throw line. The UNC Greensboro Spartans are allowing 36.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.8 rebounds per game.
Why the North Carolina-Greensboro Spartans will win
- North Carolina-Greensboro has won 17 of its last 19 games at Bodford Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Furman has lost three of its last four day games after coming off overtime.
Why the Furman Paladins will win
- Furman has won nine of its last 10 games following an overtime loss.
- North Carolina-Greensboro has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Eight of North Carolina-Greensboro’s last 10 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents at Bodford Arena have produced a total of 153+ points.
- Four of Furman’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150 or fewer points.
Furman vs UNC Greensboro Prediction
Furman is the more talented team and actually shows effort defensively, but I’m not eager to lay points with a club that just lost to The Citadel yesterday as a double-digit favorite. There’s also something about getting points with a team at home on the end of a back to back that didn’t have to travel. You’re asking a lot from Furman. UNC Greensboro can score the ball at an above-average clip and has won 7 of the last 9 games against Furman for what it’s worth. I’ll take a shot with the Spartans and the points.