Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Cowboys and Paladins. The game is starting at 10:30 ET on ESPNU, and it’s hosted by the Paladins at The HTC Center in Conway, SC. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under for this game is set at 153 points, and the Paladins are the home favorites against the Cowboys in a non-conference matchup.
WYOMING COWBOYS VS FURMAN PALADINS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Wyoming Cowboys +6.5
This game will be played at The HTC Center at 10:30 ET on Sunday, November 19th.
WHY BET THE WYOMING COWBOYS:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 74-70 in favor of the Paladins.
- Even though we have Furman winning straight-up, we like Wyoming at +6.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 153 points, and we like the under with a projected 144 points.
Can Wyoming Grab a Win on the Road?
Heading into their 4th game of the season, Wyoming currently holds a 2-1 record. Over the course of their last ten road games, which includes games from last year, Wyoming has only won one game and lost nine. In terms of against the spread (ATS), Wyoming has a current record of 1-2 for this season. Looking back at their previous ten games, which includes games from last year, Wyoming has gone 2-7 ATS.
Wyoming comes in with an over/under record of 1-2-0 through three games, with their games averaging a combined 140.3 points per game so far. The Cowboys have seen their last five games conclude with a collective average of 79 points per game and an over/under record of 2-2.
Against Charleston, the Wyoming had a tough time putting up points compared to their season average of 80 points per game. They scored 67 points and posted a field goal percentage of 53.8% in the game. Leading the team in scoring was Sam Griffin with 24 points. Akuel Kot also added 10 points for the Cowboys.
The Cowboys’ defense is presently ranked 55th nationally, allowing an average of 65.2 points per contest. So far, the Wyoming defense is giving up an average of 10.2 offensive rebounds per game and are turning teams over 16.5 times per game (528th).
Will Furman Secure A Victory as Home Favorites?
This will be Furman’s fourth game of the season, and they currently have a 2-1 record. In their last three home games, including last year, Furman is 1-2. As of today, Furman’s ATS record is 1-2. Taking into account last season’s outcomes, Furman has gone 5-4 against the spread in their previous ten games.
Up to this point, games involving Furman have had an average of 168.7 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 154.3 points. Their over/under record is 3-0-0. The Paladins’ last five games have finished with a combined 88 points per game and an over/under record of 4-0.
The Furman offense is coming off a game where they scored 89 points against Coastal Carolina. They posted a field goal percentage of 50.8% and connected on 12 threes. Offensively, the Paladins have a season long field goal percentage of 48%, which is 122nd in the nation. In terms of three-pointers, they are 328th in percentage and 132nd in three-pointers made.
The Paladins’ defense is presently ranked 146th nationally, allowing an average of 78.0 points per contest. Furman’s three-point defense is currently 39th in the country at 6.2 made threes per game. In terms of overall field goal percentage, opponets have hit 45.6% of their shots vs. Furman.