| MATCHUP | UNC Greensboro Spartans | Furman Paladins |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 15-18 | 20-12 |
| Spread | +6.5 -110 | -6.5 -110 |
| Moneyline | +220 | -270 |
| Total | Over 148.5 (-110) | Under 148.5 (-110) |
| Where | Harrah's Cherokee Center, Asheville, NC | |
| When | Sunday, March 8, 2026 | |
| Time | 06:30 PM EDT | |
| TV | ESPNU | |
The UNC Greensboro Spartans and the Furman Paladins meet Sunday in SoCon Championship college basketball action from Harrah’s Cherokee Center. Here’s a UNC Greensboro vs Furman prediction. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best UNC Greensboro vs Furman 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.
UNC Greensboro Spartans Betting Preview
The Spartans weren’t looking that great at the end of January, sitting a 8-15 overall in their first 23 games. UNC Greensboro beat Western Carolina, Furman, VMI and Wofford in the next four games, though. After that came a 1-3 run with losses to Western Carolina, East Tennessee State and Samford, then wins over VMI and Samford for a 15-18 overall run in the books this year.
On Saturday versus Wofford in tournament play, the Spartans were up 36-32 going into the second half. UNC Greensboro hit a 40-39 deficit the rest of the way but managed to hang on after a wild finish 75-72. Leading the team in scoring was Justin Neely with 22 points and a whopping 24 rebounds. KJ Younger added 19 points with seven rebounds in 30 minutes of work as well.
Furman Paladins Betting Preview
Over on the Paladins’ side, they were sitting at 16-7 back in early February. Furman lost the next four versus East Tennessee State, UNC Greensboro, Mercer and East Tennessee State again. Furman posted a 3-1 run afterward with wins over Wofford, the Citadel and Samford.
Matched up against Samford on Saturday, the Paladins were tied up 46-46 by the end of the Paladins were tied up 46-46 by the end of the half. Furman powered out a 40-35 second half and won the game 86-81.
UNC Greensboro vs Furman Prediction
I may take a stab on UNC Greensboro here. The Spartans stood tall against Wofford on Saturday, notching 42.3 percent shooting from the field and a 44-30 rebounding edge. UNCG had 73.3 percent from the line, which was in sharp contrast to the Terriers’ ugly 31.6 percent (6-of-19) on foul shots. UNC Greensboro is 3-1 in their last four games with 75 or more points scored in all four of those matchups.
hese teams last saw each other on February 8 in a 67-64 win on the road for the Spartans. In that one UNC Greensboro shot 52.6 percent (10-of-19) from outside but got outmuscled in the paint 32-18. You could certainly call this one either way; it’ll be a fun game to watch.