College hoops betting interest focuses on the Furman Paladins vs Western Carolina Catamounts battle Friday at Ramsey Center as the Catamounts look to defend home court and cover the NCAA basketball point spread.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Furman Paladins were listed as -9.5-point favorites at many online sportsbooks, including the odds makers at Sportsbook.
Furman Paladins vs Western Carolina Catamounts Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Furman Paladins will look to cover the spread vs the Western Carolina Catamounts on Friday, as the Paladins are 14-9 ATS versus the spread this season, while the Catamounts are 11-13-1 ATS. Furman is 11-12 against the total, while Western Carolina is 15-10 versus the total betting line.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 207-rated Western Carolina Catamounts and the No. 15-ranked Furman Paladins, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
When it comes to rebounds, the visiting Furman Paladins rank No. 152 in NCAA Basketball Division 1 with 35.1 per game. That compares with Western Carolina’s No. 186 ranking in that category. The story is different when it comes to three-point shooting where Western Carolina is college basketball's No. 162-ranked team at 7.34 per game, while the Furman Paladins rate No. 12 with 10.52 per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Paladins blew out VMI on Tuesday, running up a 20+ point victory in a 76-54 win at Timmons Arena.
The Catamounts endured a 81-64 loss at the hands of the Bears on Tuesday, despite a 14-point effort from Marc Gosselin at Hawkins Arena.
- Furman is 4-1 ATS in its last 5 games
- Furman is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games
- Furman is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Furman's last 5 games on the road
- Western Carolina is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games
- Western Carolina is 1-4 SU in its last 5 games
- The total has gone OVER in 6 of Western Carolina's last 9 games
- Western Carolina is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games at home
Next Betting Matchups
Furman at East Tennessee State, Sunday, February 25th
Western Carolina at The Citadel, Sunday, February 25th
