Furman vs Western Carolina Prediction, Picks & Odds | 28 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Furman vs Western Carolina

The Furman Paladins go up against the Western Carolina Catamounts, with tip-off scheduled for 17:30 on Saturday, February 28.

Western Carolina are available at odds of +105 when it comes to backing them against the spread. The appealing -1.5 line could be covered with ease when they play Furman and this looks like a value bet.

Furman Paladins won their previous game which was at home. It was a 72-51 triumph against The Citadel Bulldogs.

Western Carolina Catamounts won their last game which was at home. It was a 78-74 triumph against Mercer Bears.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 80-77 win for Western Carolina when they last played Furman. The past 10 games between the teams have seen Furman win seven times.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Furman	19-11	2290	2094	196	12-6	7-5	2W
Western Carolina	13-15	2202	2188	14	9-3	4-12	5W

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Furman vs Western Carolina Prediction & Picks

This Furman vs Western Carolina betting guide features sharp analysis across major markets, including an expert match prediction, correct score bet and a strategic bet builder.

Game Prediction

There’s a generous line of -1.5 when it comes to Western Carolina for this college contest. The +105 that they cover the spread has plenty of juice and our pick is that the favorites will make it happen.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Furman vs Western Carolina stats:

• The -1.5 line has been covered by WCU in 5 consecutive games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by WCU in 7 of their last 10 games.
• The -1.5 line has been covered by WCU in 12 of their last 20 games at home.

Western Carolina -1.5 Probability

The top betting apps imply that our pick has a 48.8% prospect of delivering a return. However, our cappers think that the probability sits between 55-60% taking all factors into consideration. That means we’re regarding it as a value bet.

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Our Game Prediction

Western Carolina -1.5 @ +105 Bet Now

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Correct Score Prediction

Furman 73 - 79 Western Carolina

If you want to achieve a big return from your stake, then it’s worth checking out the correct score lines. Western Carolina to claim a 79-73 victory is on offer at huge betting odds.

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Furman vs Western Carolina Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

The Spread offers a better alternative to the Moneyline considering Western Carolina are huge favorites for this college game. Consider whether to side with them to cover the line or alternatively wager on the underdogs to outperform their odds.

1.5 is where the spread lies, with total points being 148.5 right now. Basketball fans regularly enjoy the opportunity to bet on the Totals. If you’re wanting to back Over 148.5, the odds are -112.

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Moneyline

Furman

-

WCU

-

Point Spread

Furman -1.5

+105

WCU +1.5

-125

Total Points

Under 148.5

-108

Over 148.5

-112

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Furman Stats

Western Carolina Stats

Moneyline

• 6 wins and 4 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 games
• 7 wins and 3 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 games
• +1.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -1.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 games
• -1.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 7 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 143.60 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 151.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 148.5: Covered in 3 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 74.80 pts and allowed 68.80 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 79.20 pts and allowed 72.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 154.40 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 156.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 148.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 148.5 at Home: Covered in 7 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 81.40 pts and allowed 73.00 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 85.00 pts and allowed 71.80 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Southern	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
E. Tennessee St.	21-9	2349	2055	294	13-4	8-5	1L
Wofford	19-11	2358	2300	58	10-4	9-7	1W
Furman	19-11	2290	2094	196	12-6	7-5	2W
Mercer	18-12	2491	2263	228	13-1	5-11	1L
Samford	17-13	2357	2245	112	10-3	7-10	1W
Western Carolina	13-15	2202	2188	14	9-3	4-12	5W
UNC Greensboro	13-17	2361	2426	-65	9-6	4-11	1W
Chattanooga	12-18	2283	2241	42	6-8	6-10	1L
Citadel	9-21	2065	2300	-235	7-9	2-12	5L
VMI	6-24	2154	2390	-236	5-9	1-15	15L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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