Furman vs Virginia Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – March Madness, Mar. 16

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  • Virginia (25-7) is a -5.5 point favorite vs Furman (27-7)
  • Total (Over/Under): 132.5 points
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The #13 seed Furman Paladins (27-7) visit Amway Center to take on the #4 seed Virginia Cavaliers (25-7) on Mar. 16. Tip off is scheduled for 12:40pm EDT in Orlando.

Virginia is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -5.5 (-110).

The Furman vs. Virginia Over/Under is 132.5 total points.

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Furman vs. Virginia Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Furman+5.5 -110O 132.5 -110+185
Virginia -5.5 -110U 132.5 -110-225

Furman vs Virginia Prediction for March Madness:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Virginia will win this March Madness game with 61.2% confidence.

Furman vs Virginia Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the model predicts Virginia will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence.

Both predictions factor in up-to-date player injuries for both Furman and Virginia, plus offensive & defensive matchups, recent games and key player performances this season.


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  • Furman has hit the 1H Moneyline in 38 of their last 50 games (+16.05 Units / 11% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the 1H Spread in 32 of their last 50 games (+13.10 Units / 24% ROI)
  • Furman have covered the Spread in 30 of their last 49 games (+9.10 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.00 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 away games (+4.00 Units / 15% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Moneyline in 30 of their last 42 games (+14.45 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 games at home (+9.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the Team Total Under in 10 of their last 14 games at home (+5.55 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Virginia has hit the 1H Moneyline in 15 of their last 21 games (+5.35 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Virginia have covered the Spread in 8 of their last 11 games at home (+4.70 Units / 39% ROI)

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has gone 18-13 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.7 Units / 10.83% ROI).

  • 23-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -13.05 Units / -7.33% ROI
  • 17-14 when betting the Over for +1.6 Units / 4.69% ROI
  • 14-17 when betting the Under for -4.7 Units / -13.78% ROI

Virginia Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Virginia has gone 13-18 against the spread this college basketball season (-6.8 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 21-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +9.55 Units / 7.07% ROI
  • 16-16 when betting the Over for -1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI
  • 16-16 when betting the Under for -1.6 Units / -4.55% ROI

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.6 (1,017 assists/ 625 TOs) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 1.2

Furman has an eFG% of 56% this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 52%

Furman has averaged 17.5 assists per game (1,017 assists/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 13.9

Furman has 422 assists this season — most among Southern Teams

Virginia Offensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (331 assists/ 188 TOs) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (331 assists/ 188 TOs) this season — best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.1

Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (331 assists/ 188 TOs) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Virginia has an assist to turnover ratio of 1.8 (331 assists/ 188 TOs) this season — best among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 1.1

Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 7.8 steals per game (451 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Furman has averaged 7.1 steals per game (170 steals/24 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Furman has averaged 24.6 defensive rebounds per game (590 rebounds/24 games) this season — 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Furman has averaged 7.8 steals per game (451 steals/58 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 34th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Virginia Defensive Stats & Trends:

Virginia has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,287 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Virginia has averaged 6.7 steals per game (134 steals/20 games) this season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Virginia has averaged 23.4 defensive rebounds per game (1,287 rebounds/55 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 4th lowest among Power Conference teams; League Avg: 25.7

Virginia has averaged 6.7 steals per game (134 steals/20 games) this season — 5th best among ACC Teams; League Avg: 6.2


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