Western Carolina Catamounts Favored Over Furman Paladins

College basketball preview with betting odds, player props and stats

Published on Feb. 28, 2026

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The Western Carolina Catamounts are favored by 1.5 points over the Furman Paladins in their upcoming college basketball matchup. Western Carolina has covered the spread in 7 of their last 10 games, including 5 consecutive covers, and they are looking to continue their strong run of form against a Furman team they've had success against in recent head-to-head meetings.

Why it matters

This game features two teams heading in opposite directions, with Western Carolina playing well and Furman struggling. The spread line provides an opportunity for bettors to capitalize on Western Carolina's recent strong play, as they look to extend their winning streak and cover the spread against a Furman team they've had success against historically.

The details

Western Carolina is available at odds of 2.05 to cover the -1.5 spread against Furman. The Catamounts have covered the -1.5 spread in 7 of their last 10 games, including 5 consecutive covers. In the last 10 meetings between these two teams, Furman has won 7 times, but Western Carolina won the most recent matchup 80-77.

  • The game is scheduled for Saturday, February 28, 2026 at 11:30 PM.

The players

Furman Paladins

The Furman Paladins are a college basketball team with a 19-11 record this season.

Western Carolina Catamounts

The Western Carolina Catamounts are a college basketball team with a 13-15 record this season.

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