Wednesday’s contest at Bon Secours Wellness Arena has the Furman Paladins (14-3, 2-2 SoCon) squaring off against the East Tennessee State Buccaneers (10-7, 3-1 SoCon) at 7:00 PM ET (on January 15). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 72-69 win for Furman, so expect a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, East Tennessee State should cover the spread, which is currently listed at 3.5. The two teams are projected to come in below the 142.5 over/under.

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Furman vs. East Tennessee State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
• Time: 7:00 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Greenville, South Carolina
• Venue: Bon Secours Wellness Arena
• Line: Furman -3.5
• Point total: 142.5
• Moneyline (to win): Furman -156, East Tennessee State +130

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Furman vs. East Tennessee State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Furman 72, East Tennessee State 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Furman vs. East Tennessee State

• Pick ATS: East Tennessee State (+3.5)
• Pick OU: Under (142.5)

Furman has compiled a 9-5-0 record against the spread this season, while East Tennessee State is 5-9-0. Both the Paladins and the Buccaneers are 6-8-0 in terms of hitting the over in their games this season. The teams average 152.3 points per game, 9.8 more points than this matchup’s total. Furman is 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall over its last 10 contests, while East Tennessee State has gone 4-6 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Furman Performance Insights

• The Paladins are outscoring opponents by 11.4 points per game with a +193 scoring differential overall. They put up 77.2 points per game (129th in college basketball) and allow 65.8 per outing (44th in college basketball).
• The 34.2 rebounds per game Furman averages rank 98th in the country, and are 2.9 more than the 31.3 its opponents pull down per contest.
• Furman knocks down 10.5 three-pointers per game (19th in college basketball), 4.0 more than its opponents (6.5).
• The Paladins rank 91st in college basketball by averaging 100.1 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 47th in college basketball, allowing 85.4 points per 100 possessions.
• Furman has committed 1.6 fewer turnovers per game than its opponents, averaging 10.3 (66th in college basketball action) while forcing 11.9 (176th in college basketball).

East Tennessee State Performance Insights

• The Buccaneers outscore opponents by 7.7 points per game (posting 75.1 points per game, 186th in college basketball, and allowing 67.4 per outing, 71st in college basketball) and have a +131 scoring differential.
• East Tennessee State wins the rebound battle by 4.7 boards on average. It records 34.5 rebounds per game, 87th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 29.8.
• East Tennessee State makes 9.2 three-pointers per game (67th in college basketball), 2.6 more than its opponents. It shoots 35.9% from deep (82nd in college basketball), and its opponents are shooting 32.5%.
• East Tennessee State has committed 2.2 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.1 (135th in college basketball) while forcing 13.3 (71st in college basketball).

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