Saturday’s game that pits the Furman Paladins (13-1, 1-0 SoCon) against the UNC Greensboro Spartans (8-6, 1-0 SoCon) at First Horizon Coliseum is expected to be a tight matchup based on our computer prediction, which projects a final score of 69-68 in favor of Furman. Tipoff is at 4:00 PM ET on January 4.

Based on our computer prediction, Furman projects to cover the 1.5-point spread in its matchup versus UNC Greensboro. The over/under has been set at 137.5, and the two teams are projected to fall short of that total.

Catch tons of live college basketball, plus original programming, with ESPN+ or the Disney Bundle.

UNC Greensboro vs. Furman Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 4, 2025
• Time: 4:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Greensboro, North Carolina
• Venue: First Horizon Coliseum
• Line: UNC Greensboro -1.5
• Point total: 137.5
• Moneyline (to win): UNC Greensboro -118, Furman -104

Place your bets on any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM. Sign up today using our link.

UNC Greensboro vs. Furman Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Furman 69, UNC Greensboro 68

Spread & Total Prediction for UNC Greensboro vs. Furman

• Pick ATS: Furman (+1.5)
• Pick OU: Under (137.5)

UNC Greensboro’s record against the spread this season is 7-4-0, while Furman’s is 9-2-0. The Spartans have hit the over in five games, while Paladins games have gone over four times. The two teams average 153.6 points per game, 16.1 more points than this matchup’s total. UNC Greensboro is 6-4 against the spread and 4-6 overall over its past 10 games, while Furman has gone 8-2 against the spread and 9-1 overall.

Bet on this or any men’s college basketball matchup at BetMGM.

UNC Greensboro Performance Insights

• The Spartans are outscoring opponents by 10.5 points per game with a +148 scoring differential overall. They put up 73.9 points per game (232nd in college basketball) and allow 63.4 per outing (23rd in college basketball).
• UNC Greensboro wins the rebound battle by 2.9 boards on average. It records 34.4 rebounds per game, which ranks 108th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 31.5 per outing.
• UNC Greensboro connects on 9.7 three-pointers per game (44th in college basketball) at a 37.1% rate (52nd in college basketball), compared to the 5.8 per game its opponents make at a 27.4% rate.
• The Spartans rank 155th in college basketball with 97.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 38th in college basketball defensively with 83.5 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• UNC Greensboro forces 10.4 turnovers per game (304th in college basketball) while committing 9.6 (29th in college basketball action).

Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins’ +225 scoring differential (outscoring opponents by 16.1 points per game) is a result of putting up 79.7 points per game (89th in college basketball) while allowing 63.6 per outing (26th in college basketball).
• The 34.6 rebounds per game Furman accumulates rank 99th in college basketball, 4.6 more than the 30 its opponents record.
• Furman hits 5.3 more threes per game than the opposition, 10.9 (14th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.6.
• Furman has committed 1.7 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 10.1 (54th in college basketball) while forcing 11.8 (193rd in college basketball).

Rep your favorite players with officially licensed gear. Head to Fanatics to find jerseys, shirts, hats, and much more.

Not all offers available in all states, please visit BetMGM for the latest promotions for your area. Must be 21+ to gamble, please wager responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, contact 1-800-GAMBLER.