Furman vs Western Carolina Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Feb. 28

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  • Western Carolina (13-13) is a -2.5 point favorite vs Furman (11-15)
  • Total (Over/Under): 148.5 points
  • Furman / Western Carolina TV channel: ESPNU

The Furman Paladins (11-15) visit Ramsey Center to take on the Western Carolina Catamounts (13-13) on Feb. 28. Tip off is scheduled for 7:00pm EST in Cullowhee, NC.

Western Carolina is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -2.5 (-110).

The Furman vs. Western Carolina Over/Under is 148.5 total points.

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Furman vs. Western Carolina Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Furman+2.5 -110O 148.5 -115+115
Western Carolina -2.5 -110U 148.5 -105-140

Furman vs Western Carolina Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Western Carolina will win this college basketball game with 56.1% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Furman vs Western Carolina Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Furman will cover the spread with 59.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Furman has hit the Game Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.25 Units / 2% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Team Total Under in 8 of their last 15 away games (+0.25 Units / 1% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.80 Units / 14% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 29 games (+8.05 Units / 25% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Moneyline in 18 of their last 29 games (+7.20 Units / 8% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in 17 of their last 29 games (+3.05 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 29 games (+1.05 Units / 3% ROI)

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has a 11-15 record against the spread this college basketball season (-5.55 Units / -19.37% ROI).

  • 12-12 when betting on the Moneyline for -5.2 Units / -7.01% ROI
  • 12-14 when betting the Over for -3.5 Units / -12.22% ROI
  • 14-12 when betting the Under for +0.75 Units / 2.63% ROI

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has a 13-13 record against the spread this college basketball season (-1.35 Units / -4.71% ROI).

  • 17-9 when betting on the Moneyline for +8.1 Units / 9.48% ROI
  • 9-17 when betting the Over for -9.75 Units / -33.97% ROI
  • 17-9 when betting the Under for +7.15 Units / 25.09% ROI

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 16.9 assists per game (995 assists/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 13.4

Furman is shooting 59% from inside the arc (772/1,301) since the start of the 2022-23 season — 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Furman has 995 assists since the start of the 2022-23 season — most among Southern Teams

Furman has averaged 16.9 assists per game (995 assists/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 9th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (575 turnovers/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Carolina has averaged 11.2 assists per game (268 assists/24 games) this season — tied for 26th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.5

Western Carolina has averaged 9.5 turnovers per game (227 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.8

Western Carolina has averaged 11.9 assists per game (692 assists/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 35th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 13.3

Furman Defensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has averaged 26.1 defensive rebounds per game (600 rebounds/23 games) this season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Furman has averaged 25.1 defensive rebounds per game (1,479 rebounds/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Furman has 413 steals since the start of the 2022-23 season — 2nd most among Southern Teams

Furman has averaged 7.0 steals per game (413 steals/59 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 2nd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,558 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.7

Western Carolina has averaged 28.0 defensive rebounds per game (671 rebounds/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 25.3

Western Carolina has allowed 6.0 made three-pointers per game this season — best among Southern Teams ; League Avg: 7.7

Western Carolina has averaged 26.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,558 rebounds/58 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 24th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.3


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