Furman Paladins defeat Northern Iowa Panthers 98-83: Recap, Betting Results & AiQ Picks
Sat, Nov 7, 2026 · NCAAB · Northern Iowa Panthers 83, Furman Paladins 98
The Furman Paladins beat the Northern Iowa Panthers 98-83 on Saturday, November 7, 2026, at Timmons Arena. The Furman Paladins covered the spread as 5-point favorites. The game went over the closing total of 149.5, with 181 points combined. AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins final score and game recap
The Furman Paladins led 44-31 at halftime. They outscored the Northern Iowa Panthers 54-52 in the second half.
The leading performers, from the box score:
- Isaiah Johnson-Arigu (Northern Iowa Panthers): 20 points, 2 rebounds.
- Greyson Uelmen (Northern Iowa Panthers): 15 points, 8 rebounds, 4 assists.
- Tom House (Furman Paladins): 30 points, 2 rebounds, 3 assists.
- Abijah Franklin (Furman Paladins): 21 points, 7 rebounds, 1 assist.
Who covered the spread in Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins?
The Furman Paladins covered the spread as 5-point favorites, winning by 15 points.
The spread opened at Furman Paladins -4.5 and closed at Furman Paladins -5. AiQ's pick was the Furman Paladins -4.5, graded at that number rather than the close: a win.
Did Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins go over or under the total?
The game went over: 181 points combined against a closing total of 149.5, over by 31.5. 75 of the 181 points came in the first half.
The total opened at 148.5 and closed at 149.5. AiQ's pick was the over 149.5: a win.
How did AiQ's Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins predictions do?
AiQ went 3-0 on its moneyline, spread and total picks in this game.
- Moneyline: the Furman Paladins to win at -192, a win (+$52.08 on a $100 bet).
- Spread: the Furman Paladins -4.5, a win.
- Total: the over 149.5, a win.
AiQ was right on the moneyline, the spread and the total.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins game prop results: first half and team totals
AiQ does not pick game props. This is how the sportsbook markets settled.
- First-half total 71.5: the over, paying -110, with 75 points scored.
- Furman Paladins team total 77.5: the over, paying -115, with 98 scored.
- Northern Iowa Panthers team total 72.5: the over, paying -110, with 83 scored.
- First-half spread: Furman Paladins -2.5 covered, paying -120.
- First-half moneyline: Furman Paladins won the first half, paying -188.
Northern Iowa Panthers vs. Furman Paladins odds: sportsbook value and line movement
Shortly before the start, the consensus moneyline had the Northern Iowa Panthers at +170 and the Furman Paladins at -215. With the bookmaker's margin removed, that made the Furman Paladins a 65% favorite. The Furman Paladins won as the favorite at -215: $46.51 profit on a $100 bet. On AiQ's moneyline pick, the Furman Paladins, the price before the game was -192: priced below fair (−2.9% value).
The spread moved toward the Furman Paladins between the open and the close, and they covered. The total moved up from 148.5 to 149.5, and the game went over.
Northern Iowa Panthers and Furman Paladins betting trends: 2026-27 season
This result left the Northern Iowa Panthers 1-1 in the 2026-27 regular season (1-0 at home, 0-1 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 0 of 1 game with a closing line on file. Their only game with a closing total went over.
This result left the Furman Paladins 3-0 in the 2026-27 regular season (2-0 at home, 1-0 away or at neutral sites). Against the spread, they covered in 2 of 2 games with a closing line on file. Their games went over the closing total 1 time and under 1 time. That made it three straight wins for the Furman Paladins.
What's next for Northern Iowa Panthers and Furman Paladins?
Next for the Northern Iowa Panthers: the Green Bay Phoenix at home on Tuesday, November 10, 2026. Next for the Furman Paladins: at the Holy Cross Crusaders on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.