PRO Projections are all over the first game on the college basketball Wednesday slate.
The opener pits Furman vs. Chattanooga, tipping off at 5 p.m. ET on CBS Sports Network. Early betting markets set Furman as a slight favorite at -1.5, with the over/under at 144.5.
Admittedly, neither the Paladins nor the Mocs have been great against the spread.
Entering Wednesday’s January 7 meeting, Furman and Chattanooga sport matching 4-8 ATS records.
Yet PRO Projections popped with a surprise value side, offering a chunky edge on the spread.
Furman vs. Chattanooga Spread Pick Wednesday Using PRO Projections
PRO Projections opened with a spread of Furman -4.5, indicating a Grade-A edge on the Paladins to cover.
Furman (10-5 overall) has been the better team this season, and PRO essentially believes oddsmakers are underestimating the favorites.
Additionally, while the official total sits at 144.5, PRO’s fair projection is 143.6, showing a slight lean toward the under. Still, the clearest value here lies in taking Furman to cover the spread.
Using PRO’s predictive model before adjustments, the projected final score is Furman 74, Chattanooga 70, which supports backing the Paladins.
PRO Pick: Furman to Cover
PRO Game Score Prediction: Furman 74 | Chattanooga 70
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