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The Furman Paladins (7-0) face the No. 1 Kansas Jayhawks (6-0) Saturday at Allen Fieldhouse. Tip-off is set for 6 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Let’s analyze BetMGM Sportsbook’s college basketball odds around the Furman vs. Kansas odds, and make our expert college basketball picks and predictions.
Furman stayed undefeated with a gritty 61-56 win over Seattle Tuesday in Las Vegas, covering as a 1.5-point favorite. The Under (142) hit, thanks to a stellar defensive effort that limited Seattle to just 18.5% from beyond the arc (5-for-27). Sophomore F Cooper Bowser shined with 17 points, 12 rebounds, 4 assists, 3 blocks and a steal, leading the way for the Paladins. Furman continues to thrive on disciplined defense and balanced contributions.
Kansas stayed unbeaten with a 75-72 victory over No. 10 Duke in Las Vegas Tuesday, winning outright as a 4-point underdog. The Under (148.5) cashed in this tight contest. All-American C Hunter Dickinson was ejected for a flagrant foul after kicking Duke’s F Maliq Brown in the head. Despite his absence, the Jayhawks had a balanced attack, with 4 starters scoring in double figures, including G Dajuan Harris Jr., who led the way with 14 points.
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Furman at Kansas odds
Provided by BetMGM Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list of college basketball odds. Lines last updated at 10:45 a.m. ET.
- Moneyline (ML): Off the board
- Against the spread: Furman +21.5 (-115) | Kansas -21.5 (-105)
- Over/Under (O/U): 147.5 (O: -115 | U: -105)
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Furman at Kansas picks and predictions
Prediction
Kansas 81, Furman 69
Moneyline
PASS.
The Jayhawks are so heavily favored that they aren’t even offering a moneyline bet for this game. So take your wagers to the spread and/or total.
Against the spread
BET FURMAN +21.5 (-115).
The Paladins are off to a perfect 7-0 start, covering the spread in all 5 games they’ve played and boasting a 2-0 record on the road. Kansas, however, has struggled to cover big spreads, failing to do so in their last 2 games against UNC-Wilmington and Oakland—teams not as strong as Furman. The Jayhawks are 2-3 against the spread in their last 5 games. Bowser, will provide a solid challenge to Dickinson. G PJay Smith, averaging 19.2 points while shooting 53.3% from three, is another key weapon. Furman, one of the nation’s top defensive teams, allowing just 62.4 points per game, will keep things competitive Saturday night.
Over/Under
BET OVER 147.5 (-115).
Both Kansas and Furman are offensive powerhouses, averaging 82.2 and 83.6 points per game, respectively, for a combined total of 165.8. Both teams also rank in the top 20 for field-goal percentage, with Kansas shooting 51.2% and Furman at 51.1%, plus the Paladins have the 11th-best 3-point shooting percentage. While recent trends suggest the Under is worth considering—Furman’s last 5 and Kansas’ last 6 have seen the Under hit—the sheer offensive talent on both sides makes a high-scoring game more likely.
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