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SoCon Tournament: Furman vs. Western Carolina odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Furman vs. Western Carolina odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The Furman Paladins (16-15) and Western Carolina Catamounts (22-9) meet Saturday in the Southern Conference (SoCon) Tournament quarterfinals at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, N.C. Tip-off is scheduled for 8:30 p.m. ET (ESPN+). Below, we analyze FanDuel Sportsbook’s lines around the Furman vs. Western Carolina odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

The 5-seed Paladins and 4-seed Catamounts split the regular-season series, with Furman winning 65-62 in Greenville, S.C., Jan. 20, while Western Carolina covered as a 4-point underdog as the Under (153.5) cashed. The teams met in Cullowhee, N.C. Feb. 28, with Western Carolina protecting its home court in an 85-77 win to cover as a 2-point favorite with the Over (147) cashing.

Furman limped to the finish line of the regular season, dropping the final 2 games, and 3 of the final 4 outings, including the game at Western Carolina. The Paladins are a dismal 3-8 ATS in the past 11 games, while cashing the Over in the past 3 outings.

Western Carolina closed out the regular season with 3 straight wins and covers, and the Under is on a 7-1 run for the Catamounts.

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Furman vs. Western Carolina odds

Provided by FanDuel Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 3:41 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Furman -108 (bet $108 to win $100) | Western Carolina -112 (bet $112 to win $100)
Against the spread: Furman +1.5 (-122) | Western Carolina -1.5 (+100)
Over/Under (O/U): 146.5 (O: -115 | U: -111)

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Furman vs. Western Carolina picks and predictions

Prediction

Western Carolina 76, Furman 72

Moneyline

WESTERN CAROLINA (-112) isn’t a bad play straight up if you don’t want to mess around with the little bit of points. These teams split the regular-season series, but the Catamounts come into the tourney as the much hotter team.

Furman (-108) really folded down the stretch, including the loss to WCU in the penultimate game of the regular season.

Against the spread

WESTERN CAROLINA -1.5 (+100) is a strong play at even-money. You simply need the Catamounts to win by a bucket, and there is no juice. That’s quite the value, especially since the Catamounts were 3-0 ATS in the final 3 outings, while Furman was a dismal 3-8 ATS in the past 11 outings.

However, don’t wager more than 1½ units between the 2 plays — Western Carolina moneyline (-112) and WCU spread -1.5 (+100).

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Over/Under

OVER 146.5 (-111) is worth playing lightly in this SoCon tourney battle, but go with a half-unit wager at most.

The total went high in the final 3 regular-season games for the Paladins, including the most recent matchup against the Catamounts. That Over was a rarity for WCU, though, as it is the only total to go high in the past 8 outings since Feb. 7. Proceed with caution.

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March Madness: Furman vs. San Diego State odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Furman vs. San Diego St. odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions & best bets.

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The 13th-seeded Furman Paladins (28-7) and 5th-seeded San Diego State Aztecs (28-6) square off Saturday in the second round of the NCAA Tournament. Tip from Amway Center in Orlando is scheduled for 12:10 p.m. ET (CBS). Let’s analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Furman vs. San Diego State odds as we make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and best bets.

Furman ruined a lot of brackets with a 68-67 victory over 4th-seeded Virginia in the opening round.

It’s interesting, too, as the Paladins had a high-octane offense during the regular season, but they picked up the win by playing at the tempo and pace of the Cavaliers. Furman didn’t kill it offensively, hitting just 39% from the field (22 of 56) and getting outrebounded by 8 (39-31).

However, Furman wasn’t a great 3-point shooting team this season but connected at a 36% pace (10 of 28) and it held UVA to just 17% from distance (2 of 12).

F Jalen Slawson went for 19 points, 10 rebounds and 4 assists, while G Marcus Foster chimed in with 14 points — including four 3-pointers — and a pair of blocked shots.

San Diego State plays a very similar style to Virginia, so Furman won’t have to alter its preparations much. The Aztecs have locked it down on defense lately, allowing just 54.8 points per game across its last 5 outings while giving up 61 or fewer points in each. The Under is on a 9-0 run for SDSU.

San Diego State scored just 63 points in its opening-round victory over Charleston, and only G Matt Bradley finished with a double-digit point total (17). The Aztecs turned it over 14 times and will need to be much more careful against an opportunistic Paladins team.

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Furman vs. San Diego State odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 6:30 a.m. ET.

Moneyline (ML): Furman +200 (bet $100 to win $200) | San Diego State -240 (bet $240 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Furman +5.5 (-110) | San Diego State -5.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 137.5 (O: -108 | U: -112)

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Furman vs. San Diego State picks and predictions

Prediction

Furman 71, San Diego State 68

Moneyline

FURMAN (+200) is worth a look for a chance to double up your initial wager.

The Paladins didn’t play a perfect game in the first game and still got it done. The same holds true for an Aztecs squad that was dismal on offense but played very good defense.

It’s going to be a grind, but the Paladins will ride off to the Sweet 16.

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Against the spread

Take FURMAN +5.5 (-110) with the points, if you just don’t believe in it straight up.

The Paladins are 4-1 ATS in the past 5 games overall, including their outright win over Virginia, and are 10-1 ATS in the past 11 games against teams with a winning overall record.

Over/Under

The OVER 137.5 (-108) is the lean, and that will be a rarity in an Aztecs game. The Under has cashed in 9 in a row for SDSU and 13 of its last 16 games.

However, Furman likes to run and will look to get the game speed up despite that San Diego State will try to slow it to a crawl. The Over has cashed in 4 of the past 5 games for Furman, and it’s worth playing lightly.

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March Madness: Furman vs. Virginia odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Thursday’s Furman vs. Virginia odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

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The 13-seed Furman Paladins (27-7) face the 4-seed Virginia Cavaliers (25-7) Thursday in a 1st Round South Region game in the NCAA Tournament. Tip-off from Amway Center in Orlando is scheduled for 12:40 p.m. ET (truTV). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Furman vs. Virginia odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

The Paladins won the Southern Conference tournament title with a solid 88-79 victory over Chattanooga on March 6. Furman has won 6 straight games and is 14-5 against the spread (ATS) across its last 19 games overall.

Furman played 2 teams in the NCAA Tournament field this season — NC State and Penn State — losing and failing to cover either matchup. The loss to the Wolfpack, its only ACC opponent, came by 19 points on Dec. 13 in Raleigh.

The Cavaliers came up short in the ACC Tournament championship game against Duke on Saturday (59-49). The Hoos are just 4-3 straight-up (SU) across the past 7 games and 2-6-1 ATS across the past 9 games.

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Virginia is 4-4 SU and ATS in 8 games against teams in the NCAA Tournament field, including a victory over 3-seed Baylor.

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Furman vs. Virginia odds

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Moneyline (ML): Furman +210 (bet $100 to win $210) | Virginia -250 (bet $250 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Furman +5.5 (-115) | Virginia -5.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): 132.5 (O: -105 | U: -115)

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Furman vs. Virginia picks and predictions

Prediction

Virginia 70, Furman 61

Moneyline

Virginia (-250) will cost you 2 1/2 times your potential return, and that’s just too much risk for not enough reward.

PASS.

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Against the spread

VIRGINIA -5.5 (-110) is the play. Furman is the sexy pick based on its impressive ATS record this season, but who has it really played? In 2 games against NCAA Tournament teams, the Paladins are 0-2 SU/ATS, losing by an average margin of 12.0 PPG.

It will also be in the back of everyone’s mind that UVA is the only team to lose to a 16-seed in the men’s tournament, so right or wrong, people tend to doubt the Cavaliers. However, this is a good team — especially defensively — and Virginia will hold down a Furman team that has rolled up big numbers in the SoCon.

Don’t think too much and be too fancy with the upsets. Furman has played nobody, and it isn’t on the same level as Virginia.

Over/Under

UNDER 132.5 (-108) is the lean, but tread lightly.

Furman has put up 79 or more points in 9 of its last 11 games, but it hasn’t faced a lockdown and frustrating defense like Virginia.

The Under is 8-2 in the past 10 neutral-site games for the Hoos and is 5-2 in their last 7 NCAA Tournament games.

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Southern Conference Tournament: Chattanooga vs. Furman odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Monday’s Chattanooga at Furman Southern Conference Tournament odds and lines, with college basketball expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The 7th-seeded Chattanooga Mocs (18-16) and No. 1 Furman Paladins (26-7) clash Monday in the Southern Conference Tournament Championship Game. Tip at Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville is at 7 p.m. ET (ESPN). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook’s lines around the Chattanooga vs. Furman odds, and make our expert college basketball picks, predictions and bets.

Chattanooga — which lost twice to the Paladins in the regular season — defeated Wofford 74-62 Sunday in the semifinals. The Mocs shot 50% from the floor and have shot a robust 54.8% over 3 games in this tournament. UTC went 7-11 in SoCon play.

Furman advanced to the conference final with an 83-80 overtime win over Western Carolina Sunday. The Paladins have won 5 games in a row and 13 of their last 14 contests. Furman went 15-3 in the SoCon regular season; it is looking to cap off a regular-season league title with a tournament crown and a trip to the NCAA Tournament for the first time since 1980.

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Chattanooga vs. Furman odds

Provided by Tipico Sportsbook; access USA TODAY Sports Scores and Sports Betting Odds hub for a full list. Lines last updated at 7:35 a.m. ET.

Moneyline: Chattanooga +230 (bet $100 to win $230) | Furman -290 (bet $290 to win $100)
Against the spread (ATS): Chattanooga +6.5 (-110) | Furman -6.5 (-110)
Over/Under (O/U): 156.5 (O: -110 | U: -110)

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Chattanooga vs. Furman picks and predictions

Prediction

Furman 76, Chattanooga 69

Moneyline

Peg Furman (-290) with slight edges in offensive and defensive efficiency and more significant edges in rebounding and turnover margin. The outer bounds of a 2-possession win are likely and so is a win probability in the 75% range.

However, risking nearly 3 times your potential return on a moneyline play isn’t advised.

PASS.

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Against the spread

PASS.

Look to the total for the best bet in this one.

Over/Under

The Under is 8-2 across the last 10 meetings between these programs, and that includes 5 straight Unders across the last 2 seasons.

The Under is 14-3 in Chattanooga’s last 17 games against winning teams and is 5-0 in Furman’s last 5 against winning teams.

The Under is 6-2 in the Paladins’ last 8 neutral-site games. While the Mocs have shot lights out so far in this building we can anticipate some regression and fatigue on both ends of the court. Look for a finishing tally in the 140s.

BACK THE UNDER 157.5 (-110).

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Furman at Clemson odds, picks and predictions

Analyzing Saturday’s Furman at Clemson odds and lines, with college football expert picks, predictions and best bets.

The Clemson Tigers (1-0) welcome the Furman Paladins (1-0) to Clemson Memorial Stadium Saturday. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET (ACC Network). Below, we analyze Tipico Sportsbook‘s lines around the Furman at Clemson school odds, and make our expert college football picks and predictions.

Clemson is coming into this match after knocking off Georgia Tech 41-10 Labor Day night. The Tigers didn’t look like they were going to cover the 24-point spread for most of the battle but a 17-0 fourth quarter did the trick.

QB DJ Uiagalelei threw for 210 yards and a touchdown. He played well, but this was more about the Tigers’ top-notch defense, which allowed just 164 passing yards and 73 rushing yards.

As for Furman, it will be a heavy underdog despite a 52-0 win against North Greenville in its first game of the season. Starting QB Tyler Huff threw for 189 yards and 2 touchdowns. He completed 10 of 12 pass attempts before giving way to QB Jace Wilson (8-for-9, 77 passing yards) late in the first half.

The Paladins did have 4 players go for at least 49 rushing yards in their season opener. While unlikely, the road side may look to find some traction in their ground game.

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Furman at Clemson odds

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Money line (ML): Off the board
Against the spread (ATS): Furman +44.5 (-115) | Clemson -44.5 (-105)
Over/Under (O/U): Off the board

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Furman at Clemson picks and predictions

Prediction

Clemson 59, Furman 10

Money line

PASS.

Even if there’s a money line posted before kickoff, don’t even consider it.

Against the spread

BET CLEMSON -44.5 (-105).

Clemson didn’t look great for most of last week’s game against Georgia Tech, but its defense said it all.

The biggest thing about these programs laced with high-level recruits is that they simply have a huge size difference. Clemson is going to win the middle and dominate the trenches.

That will ultimately help Clemson crush the rushing game and also limit what Furman does, especially since most of its offense came on the ground in its season-opening win.

In the Tigers’ 2 games against non-Power 5 teams last season, they beat South Carolina State by 46 (49-3) and Connecticut by 37 (44-7), the latter of which should be better than Furman.

Clemson should be able to come out on top easily and by a lot in this one.

Over/Under

The total is currently off the board at Tipico Sportsbook, but I would lean OVER on any O/U line UP TO 54.0 POINTS.

Furman did look great in its opener, but again the size in the trenches is what will matter.

With Clemson likely set to play backups for most of the second half if it leads big, expect Furman to generate some offense and be able to get on the board.

Clemson has held its opponent scoreless in just 2 games over the last 5 seasons. Furman should score, and given its Week 1 dominance, it may get on the board more than once.

Given the Clemson defensive strength, it’s just a lean, but I could see the Tigers scoring 54-plus points by themselves.

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