Furman (14-2) vs Wofford (8-8)
Game Info: Monday, January 13, 2025 at 7:00 pm (Bon Secours Wellness Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Furman -5.5 — Over/Under: 140.5
In this article, we will formulate a Wofford vs Furman prediction for this College Basketball game on Monday, January 13th at Bon Secours Wellness Arena in Greenville, South Carolina. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.
Wofford Terriers Betting Preview
The Wofford Terriers are 8-8 (2-1) this year after they defeated Western Carolina by a score of 77-69 in their last game. Wofford led 48-37 at halftime and they were able to get the win, despite only scoring 29 points in the second half. The Terriers shot 44.4% from the field, 38.5% on three-pointers, and 61.1% on free throws in the game. Corey Tripp led Wofford with 17 points and three rebounds, while Dillon Bailey added 17 points and three assists in the win.
Prior to that game, the Terriers defeated East Tennessee State by a score of 81-78 but did lose to UNC Greensboro by a score of 68-66 before that. Wofford has won four of their last five games after starting the season by losing seven of their last first eleven. Wofford has scored 74.8 points per game and they have allowed 71 points per game, while also averaging 38.4 rebounds and 16.8 assists per game this season. Corey Tripp is averaging 13.7 points, 3.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game, while Kyler Filewich is averaging 11.4 points, 10.5 rebounds, and 3.5 assists per game this year. Wofford is shooting 45.1% from the field, 61.8% on free throws, and 32.4% on three-pointers this season.
Furman Paladins Betting Preview
The Furman Paladins are 14-2 (2-1) this season after they defeated The Citadel in overtime by a score of 67-63 in their last game. Furman led 30-19 at the half, but they only scored 28 points in the second half, before getting the win in overtime. The Paladins shot 36.7% from the field, 27.6% on three-pointers, and 75% on free throws in the game. Nick Anderson led Furman with 23 points and three assists, while Cooper Bowser added 13 points and 14 rebounds in the game.
Prior to that win, the Paladins lost to UNC Greensboro by a score of 84-67 but did beat Western Carolina by a score of 90-61 before that. Furman has won seven of their last eight games and their other loss so far this year came against Kansas by 35 points. Furman has scored 78.1 points per game and they have allowed 64.9 points per game, while also averaging 37.6 rebounds and 17.4 assists per game this season. PJay Smith Jr. is averaging 16.9 points, 3.4 rebounds, and 3.4 assists per game, while Nick Anderson is averaging 12.4 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 2.7 assists per game this year. Furman is shooting 46.8% from the field, 68.5% on free throws, and 35.3% on three-pointers this season.
Why Furman will beat Wofford
- Furman has won each of its last 10 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Wofford has lost the first half in seven of its last nine night games against Conference opponents.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Furman’s last 10 games against the Southern Conference have produced a total of 146+ points.
- Five of Wofford’s last six games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Furman ranks 17th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (30.1).
- Furman ranks T24th among Division 1 teams for assists per game this season (17.4).
- Wofford ranks 23rd among Division 1 teams for rebound percentage this season (55.3%).
- Wofford ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for three-point field goal attempts per game this season (28.9).
Wofford vs Furman Prediction
Furman comes into this matchup with one of the best records in the country, but they did lose by 17 points to UNC Greensboro two games ago. The Paladins do have wins over Belmont and Princeton, but they have played a pretty easy schedule. Furman’s offense has been solid, but their defense has been great, as they are allowing just 64.9 points per game. Wofford has played very well after a slow start to the season and they have scored at least 77 points in three of their last four games. This should be a solid game, but I think Furman is the better team and they will pull away in the second half.