UConn vs. Furman Odds
| UConn Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
-20.5 -110 | 137.5 -110o / -110u | -4500 |
| Furman Odds | ||
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Total | Moneyline |
+20.5 -110 | 137.5 -110o / -110u | +1600 |
The 2026 NCAA Tournament field has been announced and UConn will take on Furman in Round 1 of the East region. Here's everything you need to know about UConn vs. Furman odds, spread and more.
UConn opened as a 20.5-point favorite over Furman in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. The total is set at over/under 137.5 points scored by both teams combined.
Find out how No. 2-seeded UConn and No. 15-seeded Furman match up ahead of their opening round matchup.
UConn vs. Furman Analysis
Alright, I’ll call my shot.
I think Furman can keep this one to a single-digit deficit, and perhaps pull off a stunning upset.
The Paladins dealt with injuries for most of league play, which left them as a 6-seed in the SoCon tournament.
But we saw what a healthy Furman squad can do, rattling off three wins in three days while scoring 1.20 PPP or more in each one.
The Dins have high-major size, with all five starters checking in at 6-foot-4 or taller. Starting bigs Charles Johnston and Cooper Bowser both stand 6-foot-11. Bowser’s length and defensive DNA will help limit UConn standout Tarris Reed.
Furman ranks just 200th nationally in offensive efficiency, but that’s a bit misleading. I buy into the Paladins shooting better than 32% from deep with Asa Thomas and Tom House healthy, especially with stud Freshman Alex Wilkins dishing it to them.
This is no disrespect to a terrific UConn team. However, the slower-paced Huskies should allow Furman to keep it fairly close — as long as the Paladins hit some 3s.
UConn’s offense took a step back after back-to-back titles. The Huskies struggle from the foul line, and they don’t get there often.
I don’t think UConn can simply bully Furman.
–Sean Paul
For more coverage of the 2026 NCAA Tournament and Selection Sunday, make sure to check out our experts' live reactions to the bracket reveal and the Selection Sunday live show, where you can get their instant analysis on every matchup as well as some early insights to help you make your bets.
