- Pre-tournament longshots Wofford and Furman meet in the Southern Conference championship game on Monday
- This marks this first time since 2014 that the #1 seed hasn’t reached the final of the Southern Conference Tournament
- See the Wofford vs Furman odds, predictions, and expert picks for March 10 in Asheville, North Carolina
The #5 Furman Paladins (25-8, 17-12-1 ATS) will face the #6 Wofford Terriers (18-15, 15-17 ATS) in the final of the 2025 Southern Conference Tournament on Monday, March 10, at the Harrah’s Cherokee Center in Asheville, NC (7:00 pm ET). A berth in March Madness awaits the winner. Neither team has a hope of an at-large bid, so it’s do-or-NIT for both sides. The Paladins enter the finale as slight betting favorites in Monday’s college basketball odds.
Wofford vs Furman Odds (Southern Title Game)
After opening as 2.5-point favorites, Furman is now lay just 1.5 points against the spread and is a -125 bet on the moneyline. The Terriers come back as modest +105 underdogs. The total is sitting at just 137.5.
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The teams split their regular-season meetings with each winning on the other’s court. Wofford dominated an 81-62 decision in Greenville on Jan. 13, but Furman answered back with a 78-75 victory in Spartanburg on the final day of the regular season.
Both teams have been hugely impressive in the conference tournament. Wofford ran over East #4 Tennessee State (72-60) and #7 VMI (85-65). Leading scorer Corey Tripp (14.4 PPG, 3.9 RPG, 3.0 APG) led the way with 20 points on 7-of-11 shooting and, as a team, the Terriers went a solid 41.4% from three.
Furman had a tougher road to the final, crushing #3 Samford (95-78) before eking out an 80-77 OT win over #1 Chattanooga. Leading scorer PJay Smith Jr (17.7 PPG, 4.2 RPG, 3.8 APG) had a team-high 25 points in the semifinal victory, going 5-of-8 from three.
Furman vs Wofford Prediction
In my view, the wrong team is favored in the Furman vs Wofford odds. The Terriers finished with a much less-impressive win/loss record, but they also played a tougher schedule. They rank higher at KenPom (120th vs 135th) and, when you look at the two regular-season games between the teams, were considerably better over the full 80 minutes.
During the road win, Wofford opened up a 40-17 lead late in the first half and it was never seriously threatened in the second. In the home loss, the Terriers fell in an early 12-0 hole and still trailed by double-digits at the break, but they fought all the way back to take a 74-70 lead with under a minute to play – with their win probability jumping to 90.2% at that point. The Paladins clawed back to tie it before a PJay Smith Jr near-buzzer-beater.
I’m also targeting over 137.5 tonight. The regular-season meetings between these teams hit 143 points and 153 points. KenPom, Torvik, and Haslametrics project a total of 143, 141, and 141, respectively.
The postseason tends to bring out more defensive intensity but these are not good defensive teams. Furman sits 136th in offensive efficiency at KenPom and 167th on defense. The Terriers have an even bigger discrepancy: 74th on offense and an ugly 219th on defense.
The total has been lowered too much purely because it’s a do-or-die game.
My Wofford vs Furman Picks:
- Wofford moneyline (+105)
- Over 137.5 (-110)
Sascha Paruk’s 2024-25 NCAAM betting record: 34-22 (+8.52 units). All wagers 1 unit unless expressly stated otherwise.
The Southern Conference title game between Wofford and Furman is set to be a thrilling matchup between two of the top teams in the conference. Both teams have had successful seasons so far, with Wofford boasting a 7-3 record and Furman sitting at 8-2.
When it comes to the odds for this game, Wofford is currently favored by 3 points according to most sportsbooks. This is likely due to their strong defense, which ranks among the best in the conference. However, Furman has a potent offense led by quarterback Hamp Sisson, who has thrown for over 2,000 yards and 15 touchdowns this season.
In terms of predictions, this game is shaping up to be a close one. Both teams have shown they can compete with the best in the conference, and it wouldn’t be surprising to see this game come down to the wire. Wofford will look to control the clock with their rushing attack, while Furman will try to exploit their passing game against Wofford’s defense.
As for expert picks, many analysts are split on who will come out on top in this matchup. Some believe Wofford’s defense will be the difference maker, while others think Furman’s offense will be too much for Wofford to handle. Ultimately, it will come down to which team can execute their game plan better on game day.
Overall, the Southern Conference title game between Wofford and Furman is shaping up to be a must-watch matchup for college football fans. With both teams having strong seasons and a conference title on the line, this game is sure to be a competitive and exciting affair.