The Furman Paladins take on the UNC Greensboro Spartans in Greensboro, NC. Tip-off is set for 3 p.m. ET on ESPN+.
Furman is favored by 5.5 points on the spread with a moneyline of -230. The total is set at 150.5 points.
Here’s my Furman vs. UNC Greensboro predictions and college basketball picks for January 23, 2026.
Furman vs UNC Greensboro Prediction
My Pick: Furman -5.5
My Furman vs UNC Greensboro best bet is on the Paladins to cover the spread. For all of your college basketball bets, be sure to find the best lines by using our live NCAAB odds page.
Furman vs. UNC Greensboro Odds
| Furman Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-5.5 -110 | 150.5 -110 / -110 | -230 |
| UNC Greensboro Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+5.5 -110 | 150.5 -110 / -110 | +190 |
- Furman vs UNC Greensboro spread: Furman -5.5
- Furman vs UNC Greensboro over/under: 150.5 points
- Furman vs UNC Greensboro moneyline: Furman -230, UNC Greensboro +190
Furman vs UNC Greensboro College Basketball Betting Preview
Furman Basketball
The Paladins are reeling a bit after a 13-5 start. They’ve lost two straight games, albeit by a combined six points.
They're still one of the favorites in the SoCon, but they’ll need to get healthy. They'll most likely be without Cooper Bowser, leaving a lot of the scoring to Alex Wilkins and Asa Thomas.
They shot just 43.5% from the field in their last two games. For comparison, their effective field goal percentage for the season is a tick above 53%.
They also get dragged into 3-point shooting affairs, which isn't their strength. They rank 20th in the nation in 2-point field goals and just 275th in the nation in shots from beyond the arc.
UNC Greensboro Basketball
The Spartans have metrics that explain their record to a tee, but they may be catching the Paladins in the perfect moment.
This team can also take advantage of Furman, and if it can lull the Paladins into shooting 3s at a high clip, it'll have the advantage. UNC Greensboro shoots the 3 at 88th-best mark in the nation, making 35.4% of its attempts — four percent better than Furman.
The Spartans also have the better defense by metrics, but their turnover woes continue to get them into trouble. They're bottom 25 in turning the ball over, which could hurt their chances in this game.
Furman vs. UNC Greensboro Betting Analysis
It’s a question of if the Paladins can get out of their recent slump and avoid falling in love with the 3-pointer.
I believe they bounce back here.
My Pick: Furman -5.5
