Winthrop at Furman 12/7/21 - College Basketball Picks & Predictions

The Furman Paladins will end a 1 game home stand with a road trip Tuesday night for a matchup with the Winthrop Eagles. Furman comes into the night playing well running a three game win streak following a 3 point overtime win against Charleston last game out. Offensively fuhrman shined against Charleston converting on 43.5% of their shots scored 91 points including 44 in the second half to make up an 8 point halftime deficit.

Jalen Slawson last game out posting a team high 33 points, while leading the team with 13 rebounds in 38 minutes of action. Alex Hunter Added 25 points on 8 of 15 shooting, while Mike Bothwell chipped in 19 points in 34 minutes.

Winthrop Has had a rocky start to the season coming into Tuesday night at .500 with a 4-4 record overall following a 10 point road loss to Coastal Carolina. Defensively Winthrop struggled against Coastal Carolina as the Chanticleers scored 74 points on 45.6% shooting from the floor.

Offensively Winthrop has played well as far this season scoring eight points per game on 48.2% shooting. D.J. Burns Jr. Leads the winter offense with a team high 16.8 points on 62.2% shooting. Cory Hightower chips in 12.3 points to go along with a team high 5.6 rebounds.