Furman Paladins vs Wofford Terriers

This NCAAB matchup features Furman Paladins (17-11 (10-5)) traveling to take on Wofford Terriers (18-10 (10-3)) at Jerry Richardson Indoor Stadium, Spartanburg, SC. The Furman hold a clear statistical edge this season, outperforming the Wofford by 3.6 points per game in scoring margin. That differential will be a key factor in this matchup. On offense, Wofford averages 79.2 points per game, which exceeds what the Furman defense typically allows (70.6 PPG). That mismatch could give the home side opportunities to exploit. Meanwhile, Furman scores 76.5 PPG but faces a Wofford defense that limits opponents to 77.0 PPG. The home team's defensive effort could be the difference-maker. Home court advantage is worth approximately 3.5 points in NCAAB, and Wofford will look to leverage their home crowd. Our model sees this as essentially a coin-flip game, projecting just a 1.7-point margin. Expect a tight finish. The 68% confidence interval ranges from Wofford winning by 15 to losing by 12. The market has this game at +1.5, but our model sees value on Wofford with a 3.2-point edge. Our line: Wofford -1.7. Combined with the total projection of 156 versus the market line of 151.5, there are opportunities to find value on both sides of this matchup.

Wofford enters at 18-10 (10-3), hovering around the .500 mark. They've shown flashes of strong play but haven't been able to sustain consistency. At home, they'll look to put together a complete performance and build momentum. Furman sits at 17-11 (10-5) on the season. They've been competitive in most outings but have had their share of inconsistent performances. On the road, they'll need to bring their best effort to come away with a win. When these teams meet, the home team typically has the edge given the crowd advantage and familiarity factor. The team that controls tempo and limits turnovers will likely dictate the outcome of this matchup.