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Wofford heads to Greenville to face Furman on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at 5:00 PM ET at Timmons Arena. It’s a Southern Conference matchup on ESPN+. Wofford comes in 11-7 overall and has been competitive away from home at 5-5, while Furman is 13-5 with a strong 9-2 mark in its own building.
Furman is priced as the clear home favorite at -5.5, and the total is sitting at 153.5. That number is interesting given how both teams want to play. This game usually comes down to shot quality and who can dictate possessions, not who wants to run for 40 minutes.
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Wofford Terriers vs Furman Paladins Odds
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| Team | Moneyline | Spread | Total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wofford Terriers | +194 | +5.5 (-110) | O 153.5 |
| Furman Paladins | -246 | -5.5 (-114) | U 153.5 |
Wofford Terriers Betting Form
Wofford is coming off a 76-67 loss to Chattanooga, and that one was a reminder of their margin for error when the threes don’t carry them. Kahmare Holmes still showed up with 22 points and seven boards, and Cayden Vasko’s 15 points and six assists kept the offense from totally stalling, but Wofford didn’t get enough clean looks to turn it into the kind of game they want.
The profile is pretty clear. Wofford averages 78.6 points per game and leans into the perimeter, hitting 9.7 threes per game while shooting 35.1% from deep. That can absolutely keep a road dog live, especially at +5.5, but it also creates volatility when the defense isn’t getting stops. They’ve allowed opponents to shoot well overall, and if Furman is comfortable early, Wofford can get forced into harder late-clock jumpers.
For recent game results and a fuller statistical snapshot, Wofford stats and results are a useful reference point.
Furman Paladins Betting Form
Furman just beat Samford 77-73 and the offense looked more like what you expect at home. Alex Wilkins carried possessions with 28 points and five assists, and Charles Johnston’s 14 rebounds (plus the general physical edge) helped Furman win the possession battle. That’s a big deal against Wofford, because the Terriers are comfortable trading threes if they’re not getting punished on the glass.
Furman’s identity is efficiency. They shoot 47.3% from the field and they defend better than most teams in this league, holding opponents to a much lower shooting clip. The one thing that keeps me from getting too excited about laying points is how Furman scores when the game tightens. They’re not a great free-throw team, so if this turns into a late close game where every empty trip matters, Furman has less margin than a typical home favorite.
Wofford Terriers vs Furman Paladins Matchup Breakdown
This matchup starts with tempo. You’re looking at a slower game by preference, with Wofford around 57.6 possessions per game and Furman around 56.6. That matters because lower possession games make spreads harder to cover, and it also means one or two scoring runs can swing everything.
From a shot-profile standpoint, Wofford wants to win the math with threes, while Furman wants to win with cleaner twos and defensive discipline. Furman’s defensive shooting numbers suggest they can contest without constantly sending teams to the line, and that’s the type of defense that can bother a three-heavy team if the looks aren’t pure. On the other side, Wofford’s defense has been leaky enough that Furman should find decent shots, especially if Johnston is creating extra possessions with offensive rebounds.
If you’re betting this game, the swing factors are pretty straightforward:
- Can Wofford get enough clean threes early to force Furman into a faster, higher-variance game?
- Does Furman control the glass and keep Wofford to one shot?
- What does the foul and free-throw finish look like if this stays within one or two possessions late?
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Wofford Terriers vs Furman Paladins Predictions and Best Bets
My lean is Wofford +5.5. I don’t love backing road dogs blindly, but Wofford’s profile fits the number: they can score, they can catch up in a hurry with threes, and Furman isn’t the kind of favorite that automatically closes games at the line. If Wofford shoots anything near its normal range from deep, +5.5 is a workable cushion.
The moneyline is tempting, but I’d rather take the points. Furman’s home edge is real, and they’re good enough defensively to win a close one even if they don’t separate. Wofford +5.5 gives you more paths, including the scenario where Furman leads most of the way but never fully shakes them.
On the total, I lean Under 153.5. The pace points that way, and these games can turn into long half-court possessions when both teams are executing. The only real threat is if Wofford hits a big three-point night and forces Furman to play faster than it wants to.
Best Bet: Wofford +5.5 (-110).
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Conference slates are where a lot of bettors get lazy and default to records. That’s usually a mistake. Styles matter more, and so do home/road splits and how a team actually scores its points. Matchups like this are a perfect example: a better overall team can still struggle to cover when tempo is slow and the opponent’s shooting variance is real.
If you’re building out your card, today’s college basketball picks are a solid way to compare sides, totals, and which games are drawing the strongest opinions.
