Furman Paladins vs East Tennessee State Buccaneers predictions, Feb 18, 2026

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As the Furman Paladins prepare to host the East Tennessee State Buccaneers on February 18, 2026, fans can expect an exciting encounter in this NCAA basketball matchup. The Paladins, despite winning only 2 of their last 5 games, will look to leverage their home-court advantage to regain momentum. On the other hand, the Buccaneers are in formidable form, having secured victories in 4 of their most recent outings, demonstrating a strong offensive strategy and effective defensive cohesion.

Furman’s tactical approach has often relied on their ability to control the pace of the game, emphasizing ball movement and perimeter shooting. However, they will need to tighten their defense to counter East Tennessee State’s efficient transition play and ability to score both inside and from long range.

The bookmakers have set close odds, reflecting a balanced contest: 1.84 for the home win versus 1.9 for the away team. Our model indicates a 56.6% probability of a home victory for Furman compared to 43.4% for East Tennessee State, leading to a predicted score of 71-71. Given both teams’ recent performances, this matchup promises to be closely contested, with no outright favorites.

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Furman 50.9%

East Tennessee State 49.1%

Prediction (the most likely score): 71:71

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.83		1.9
	1.8		1.91
	1.80		1.85
	1.85		1.94

Latest Results

14.02.26 Virginia Military Keydets basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 72:90 11.02.26 Mercer Bears basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 69:64 08.02.26 Furman Paladins basketball – UNC Greensboro Spartans basketball – 64:67 04.02.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 75:71 OT 01.02.26 Furman Paladins basketball – Chattanooga Mocs basketball – 75:70

14.02.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Samford Bulldogs basketball – 72:82 OT 11.02.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Chattanooga Mocs basketball – 73:61 07.02.26 Virginia Military Keydets basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 70:87 04.02.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 75:71 OT 01.02.26 Wofford Terriers basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 72:86

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, Furman won 3.

Recent performances by Furman have been up and down (last 5 games: 2 wins).

East Tennessee State is showing top-class performance now (in the last 5 games, wins – 4).

In this match, both teams are almost equally likely to win.

In the last 20 head-to-head matches, Furman won 11 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 9 matches, and goals 1428:1396. (average 71.4:69.8).

Including home matches between the teams, Furman won 8 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 686:598. (average 76.2:66.4).

Latest Head To Head

04.02.26 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 75:71 OT 02.02.25 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 72:69 15.01.25 Furman Paladins basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 73:70 10.02.24 East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – Furman Paladins basketball – 63:65 13.01.24 Furman Paladins basketball – East Tennessee State Buccaneers basketball – 82:73

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