Western Carolina vs Furman Prediction, Picks & Odds | 03 Jan 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Western Carolina vs Furman

The Western Carolina Catamounts battle the Furman Paladins, with tip-off scheduled for 16:00 on Saturday, January 3.

We expect Furman to cover the -9.5 line on the spread. This is a really good number and that’s why we’re playing the favorites at -105 to overcome Western Carolina.

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Western Carolina Catamounts lost their previous game, being beaten at home to Wofford Terriers 79-74.

Furman Paladins last game saw them claim a 74-72 home win over Mercer Bears.

Head-to-Head Statistics

Furman won the most recent matchup between these teams. A 84-75 (OT) victory was registered against Western Carolina. Furman have three straight victories against Western Carolina. They’ve also claimed 8 wins in the past 10 head-to-head meetings.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Furman	10-5	1173	1067	106	8-3	2-2	1L
Western Carolina	5-8	1004	1051	-47	4-1	1-7	1W

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Western Carolina vs Furman Prediction & Picks

This expert Western Carolina vs Furman betting breakdown features our match prediction, a correct score pick and a carefully constructed bet builder to guide your wagers.

Game Prediction

There’s a great opportunity to cover the spread by backing Furman at -9.5 in this college showdown. We can get odds of -105 and this is our best pick.

We closely track recent form and look for patterns that may impact the outcome. The same goes for injuries to key players. When combined with the most relevant college hoops stats, this gives us a strong foundation for accurate basketball picks.

Key Western Carolina vs Furman stats:

• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 7 consecutive games on the road.
• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 9 of their last 10 games on the road.
• The +9.5 line hasn’t been covered by WCU in 14 of their last 20 games on the road.

Furman -9.5 Probability

Based on the odds from the top betting sites, there’s a 51.3% likelihood of our pick delivering a return. However, our cappers have this figure closer to 60% based on their in-depth research. This college basketball wager can therefore be backed with confidence.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Western Carolina 74 - 87 Furman

Should you want to go for a selection at massive odds, head to the correct score lines where the Paladins can be backed speculatively to achieve a 87-74 victory.

Western Carolina vs Furman Odds

The odds and lines are updated on a frequent basis. You might therefore find that they are different to the ones listed for the above betting predictions.

Furman are massive -500 favorites. They are regarded as 83% likely to win this college game judging by the sportsbooks’ latest Moneyline odds. Western Carolina are regarded as a long shot to win and you can currently back them at +360.

The spread currently stands at 8.5 and the total points line is 156.5. A Total bet is always available and can often provide value selections. If you’re going for Over 156.5, then the odds are -108.

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Moneyline

WCU

+360

Furman

-500

Point Spread

WCU +8.5

-110

Furman -8.5

-110

Total Points

Under 156.5

-114

Over 156.5

-108

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Western Carolina Stats

Furman Stats

Moneyline

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

Moneyline

• 9 wins and 1 defeat in the last 10 games
• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• +9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +9.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have covered the spread in 1 of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• -9.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 4 of the last 10 games
• -9.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 159.20 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 157.40 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 156.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 on the Road: Covered in 5 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 80.70 pts and allowed 78.50 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 68.20 pts and allowed 89.20 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 151.80 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 149.40 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 156.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 156.5 at Home: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 82.10 pts and allowed 69.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 80.50 pts and allowed 68.90 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.	10-5	1172	998	174	8-1	2-4	2W
Wofford	10-5	1154	1114	40	5-1	5-4	3W
Furman	10-5	1173	1067	106	8-3	2-2	1L
Samford	8-7	1164	1133	31	4-1	4-6	1L
Mercer	8-7	1231	1106	125	6-0	2-7	2L
UNC Greensboro	6-9	1185	1182	3	5-3	1-6	3W
VMI	6-9	1152	1140	12	5-2	1-7	1W
Chattanooga	6-9	1153	1083	70	4-2	2-7	2L
Western Carolina	5-8	1004	1051	-47	4-1	1-7	1W
Citadel	3-12	1049	1155	-106	3-6	0-6	5L

• 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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