Western Carolina vs Furman Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Mar. 5

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  • Furman (25-7) is a -11.5 point favorite vs Western Carolina (18-14)
  • Total (Over/Under): 150.5 points
  • Watch the game on ESPNU

The Western Carolina Catamounts (18-14) visit Harrah’s Cherokee Center Asheville to take on the Furman Paladins (25-7) on Mar. 5. Tip off is scheduled for 4:00pm EST in Asheville.

Furman is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -11.5 (-115).

The Western Carolina vs. Furman Over/Under is 150.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Western Carolina+11.5 -105O 150.5 -110+575
Furman -11.5 -115U 150.5 -110-900

Western Carolina vs Furman Prediction for Today’s Game:

Based on recent trends, the winning team model predicts Furman will win this game with 59.3% confidence.

Western Carolina vs Furman Spread Prediction:

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

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


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  • Western Carolina has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 24 away games (+9.30 Units / 35% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 14 of their last 19 games (+8.50 Units / 41% ROI)
  • Western Carolina has hit the Team Total Under in 9 of their last 10 away games (+7.90 Units / 69% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the 1H Spread in their last 5 games (+5.00 Units / 91% ROI)
  • Western Carolina have covered the Spread in 13 of their last 21 games (+4.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the 1H Moneyline in 36 of their last 48 games (+14.05 Units / 10% 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 29 of their last 47 games (+9.20 Units / 18% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Moneyline in 11 of their last 12 games at home (+8.55 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Furman has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games (+3.50 Units / 30% ROI)

Western Carolina Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Western Carolina has gone 15-14 against the spread this college basketball season (-0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI).

  • 15-13 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.15 Units / 14.35% ROI
  • 13-16 when betting the Over for -4.6 Units / -14.42% ROI
  • 16-13 when betting the Under for +1.7 Units / 5.33% ROI

Furman Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Furman has gone 17-12 against the spread this college basketball season (+3.8 Units / 11.89% ROI).

  • 21-7 when betting on the Moneyline for -15.05 Units / -8.92% ROI
  • 15-14 when betting the Over for -0.4 Units / -1.25% ROI
  • 14-15 when betting the Under for -2.5 Units / -7.84% ROI

Western Carolina Offensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina is shooting 43% (618/1,437) this season — tied for 40th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 45%

Western Carolina has averaged 10.3 turnovers per game (248 turnovers/24 games) this season — best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 11.6

Western Carolina has a TS% of 46% since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 30th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 47%

Western Carolina has made 8.9 three-pointers per game this season — tied for 29th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 7.4

Furman Offensive Stats & Trends:

Furman has 1,017 assists since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Southern Teams

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 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 422 assists this season — most among Southern Teams

Western Carolina Defensive Stats & Trends:

Western Carolina has averaged 5.9 steals per game (142 steals/24 games) this season — tied for 5th lowest among Southern Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Western Carolina has averaged 5.3 steals per game (298 steals/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Western Carolina has 142 steals this season — tied for 5th fewest among Southern Teams

Western Carolina has averaged 24.9 defensive rebounds per game (1,397 rebounds/56 games) since the start of the 2021-22 season — 3rd best among Southern Teams; League Avg: 24.1

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 451 steals since the start of the 2021-22 season — most among Southern Teams

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 170 steals this season — 3rd most among Southern Teams


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