Furman vs. UNC Greensboro betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 8

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The Furman Paladins (16-8, 7-4 SoCon) are at home in SoCon play against the UNC Greensboro Spartans (9-15, 5-6 SoCon) on Sunday, February 8, 2026 at 1 p.m. ET. The Paladins are double-digit favorites by 11.5 points in the game. The point total in the matchup is set at 149.5.

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Furman vs. UNC Greensboro betting lines

  • Furman moneyline odds to win: -680
  • UNC Greensboro moneyline odds to win: +484
  • Spread: Furman (-11.5)
  • Total: 149.5

Furman statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Furman has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in 10 games when playing at home, and it has covered five times in eight games on the road.
  • In terms of point totals, the Paladins hit the over more consistently at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total six times in 10 opportunities this season (60%). On the road, they have hit the over four times in eight opportunities (50%).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Furman has won a lower percentage of its home games (.700) compared to road games (.833).

Recent trends

  • The Paladins have seen a decrease in scoring lately, putting up 75.9 points per game in their last 10 outings, 1.4 points fewer than the 77.3 they’ve scored this season.
  • Furman has been slightly better on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 70.3 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 70.4 it has surrendered per game this season.
  • The Paladins’ last 10 contests have seen them make 9.2 three-pointers per game while shooting 33.6% from beyond the arc. Both numbers are up compared to their 2025-26 averages of 9.1 makes and 32.2%.

Furman betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 9-12-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 5-3-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 7-9-0; As Underdog: 2-3-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-10-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 4-4-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 12-4 (Home: 7-3; Away: 5-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-2)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.0 (47th in nation) 42.1 (78th) 35.3 (46th) 28.7 (57th) 16.6 (49th) 12.0 (266th)

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UNC Greensboro statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, UNC Greensboro has a better winning percentage at home (.333, 3-6-0 record) than on the road (.222, 2-7-0).
  • In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Spartans’ games have finished above the over/under at home (66.7%, six of nine) compared to on the road (77.8%, seven of nine).
  • In 2025-26 when moneyline underdogs, the Spartans have a better winning percentage at home (.600, 3-2 record) than away (.143, 1-6).

Recent trends

  • The Spartans have performed worse offensively over their last 10 games, tallying 77.0 points per contest, 0.8 fewer points their than season average of 77.8.
  • UNC Greensboro is surrendering 84.4 points per game over its past 10 games, which is 3.4 more points than it is allowing for the season (81.0).
  • The Spartans are making 8.1 treys per contest with a 36.3% three-point percentage in their past 10 games, compared to their season averages of 8.0 and 35.0%.

UNC Greensboro betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 7-15-0 (Home: 3-6-0; Away: 2-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 0-3-0 (As Favorite: 1-6-0; As Underdog: 6-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-7-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 7-2-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-5 (Home: 1-3; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-10 (Home: 3-2; Away: 1-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.9 (201st in nation) 45.8 (282nd) 32.8 (152nd) 33.4 (312th) 12.6 (282nd) 10.2 (86th)
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