It will be a battle between SoCon opponents when the UNCG Spartans (14-3, 3-1 SoCon) welcome the Furman Paladins (15-2, 4-1 SoCon) to Greensboro Coliseum. The game starts at 5 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 12, 2019, and will air on ESPN 3.
Furman Paladins vs. UNCG Spartans Free Prediction
In the Paladins’ last game, they thoroughly outplayed the VMI Keydets, 89-57. The Paladins forced 18 turnovers and had a free throw rate of 0.250 (above their season average of 0.170). Clay Mounce led the way for Furman, recording 16 points and six rebounds.
The Spartans were blown out by the Wofford Terriers in their last game, 72-43. Wofford’s free throw rate was their largest advantage over UNCG. The Terriers had a rate of 0.231 (above their season average of 0.176), while the Spartans posted a mark of 0.096 (below their season average of 0.229). Isaiah Miller had a good game for UNCG, leading the team in scoring with 10 points on 5-for-13 shooting.
UNCG could have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this meeting. The Spartans rank 219th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.223, while Furman ranks second in FTA rate allowed (0.138).
After the Spartans won both meetings against the Paladins last season, these teams will battle for the first time this year. In the most recent game, UNCG won 80-67. The Spartans had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (44.4 vs. 7.1) and had a better free throw rate (0.214 vs. 0.180).
Furman Paladins vs. UNCG Spartans Pick
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Notes
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UNCG ranks 18th in steals allowed per game (4.8) while Furman ranks 152nd (7.4).
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The Paladins’ average margin of victory in their last five games has been 4.0, down from 14.4 for the season.
During their last five games, the Spartans have scored an average of 69.4 points per game (7.9 below their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (3.3 above their season average).
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