Furman Paladins Favored in Series Matchup Against Liberty Flames for Myrtle Beach Invitational

Game outlook

0. The Liberty Flames and Furman Paladins will face off in the final game of the first round of the Myrtle Beach Invitational on Thursday at 7:00 EST at the HTC Center. Louisiana Tech is the betting favorite opening at -8.5 and the current line is -10.0. Liberty comes into the game 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS, having picked up a win against Charlotte, 71-59, on Friday. Furman is also 2-0 SU, 1-0 ATS and picked up an impressive win against Belmont on Friday, 99-76.

Game Info

When: Thursday, 11/16/2023 @ 7:30pm EST

Where: Fant-Ewing Coliseum Stadium Betting Odds Moneyline: Bulldogs -560 | Warhawks +400

Spread: Bulldogs -10 (-110) | Warhawks +10 (-110)

Total: Over/Under 138.25 (-110)

Based on the moneyline, the implied probability that Louisiana Tech will win straight-up is 85%.

Louisiana Tech Bulldogs

The Paladins have had an impressive start to their season, averaging 91.5 points per game and shooting 48.2% from the field, including 12-29 from long range. The paint was a real focal point for their latest win, with 50 of their points coming from there and a 51-34 advantage in the rebounding battle. Marcus Foster leads the way with 17 points per game and was joined by freshman Cooper Bowser, averaging 11.5 points and 2.5 rebounds. Despite this success, the Paladins had just five blocks and only forced 10 turnovers. Opponents are averaging 72 points and shooting 40% against Furman this season. Louisiana Tech is ranked 211th in power rankings and is 1-1 (1-0 ATS). They average 73 points per game and allow 81 points per game on defense. They rank 196th in field goal percentage and 250th in three-point percentage. Defensively, they allow 50.98% field goal percentage and 88.46% free throw percentage. Dunk by Cooper Bowser! pic.twitter.com/ZgWwizytod