Furman vs UConn Picks and Predictions for Friday March 20 2026

By: Kim Smith Published 03/20/2026, 01:25 AM ET

The Furman Paladins and UConn Huskies will face off on Friday, March 20, 2026, at Xfinity Mobile Arena in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Tip-off is scheduled for 10:00 PM ET with television coverage on TBS. UConn enters this matchup as a -4500 favorite with a total set at 136.5 and a spread of UConn -20.5. Be sure to check out our free college basketball picks for more expert predictions and daily betting insights.

Paladins Bring Balanced Attack into Tough Draw

Furman enters this game with a 22-12 overall record and has been competitive away from home this season. In their last five games, the Paladins have recently won over ETSU, UNC Greensboro, Samford, and The Citadel, while also recently losing to Western Carolina, showing solid overall form entering the tournament.

Offensively, Furman averages 76.5 points per game while allowing 70.5 points per contest. They shoot 48% from the field and collect 38.0 rebounds per game while adding 15.6 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 4.8 steals and 3.3 blocks per game.

The Paladins’ biggest strength is their efficiency and ball movement. They can score effectively in half-court sets, but they will need to maintain that efficiency against a strong UConn defense.

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Huskies Bring Elite Defense and Depth

UConn comes into this matchup with a 29-5 overall record and has been strong across all settings this season. In their last five games, the Huskies have recently lost to St. John’s and Marquette, but picked up wins over Georgetown, Xavier, and Seton Hall, showing strong overall play despite a couple of recent setbacks.

The Huskies average 77.5 points per game while allowing just 65.1 points per contest. They shoot 48% from the field and add 36.6 rebounds per game along with 18.4 assists per contest. Defensively, they contribute 6.9 steals and 5.3 blocks per game.

UConn’s biggest strength is their defensive presence and depth. They can control the paint, protect the rim, and wear teams down over the course of the game.

Furman vs UConn Pick

Furman vs UConn Spread Pick

UConn -20.5

UConn’s defensive strength and overall depth should allow them to control this game from start to finish. With Furman facing a significant step up in competition, the Huskies are likely to create separation as the game progresses.

Furman vs UConn Total Pick

Under 136.5

I like the under in this game because UConn’s defense is capable of limiting Furman’s scoring opportunities. If the Huskies control the pace, this game should stay under the total.

Final Score Prediction: UConn 74, Furman 52

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