Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks vs Norfolk State Spartans predictions, Feb 16, 2026

Yuriy Borshchenko

7 months ago

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On February 16, 2026, the Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks will host the Norfolk State Spartans in an intriguing NCAA College Basketball matchup. The Hawks, struggling in recent outings, come into this contest having lost all of their last five games, indicating potential issues in both offensive and defensive phases. Conversely, the Spartans have found a more favorable rhythm, securing three victories in their last five contests, suggesting a resurgence in form that they will look to carry into this matchup.

Despite Maryland-Eastern Shore’s home advantage, the Spartans’ recent form positions them as the slight favorites, reflected in the bookmakers’ odds of 1.86 for the home side and 1.8 for the visitors. The Hawks will need to harness their home crowd’s support and tighten their defensive strategies to stifle Norfolk State’s scoring momentum. Tactical adjustments may include enhancing their rebounding efforts and improving ball movement to create open shots.

Statistical models predict a close encounter, with a 50.6% probability for a home win and 49.4% for an away victory. This contest promises to be a competitive battle, with outcomes hinging on execution rather than certainties.

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UMES
48%

Norfolk State
52%

Prediction (the most likely score): 67:69

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.92		1.8
	2		1.73
	2		1.8
	1.86		1.8
	2		1.83

Latest Results

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07.02.26 Morgan State Bears basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 79:71
04.02.26 South Carolina State Bulldogs basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 63:54
02.02.26 North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 65:63
31.01.26 Delaware State Hornets basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 65:57

14.02.26 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – Delaware State Hornets basketball – 75:58
07.02.26 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – North Carolina Central Eagles basketball – 75:68
31.01.26 Howard Bison basketball – Norfolk State Spartans basketball – 88:60
26.01.26 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – Morgan State Bears basketball – 78:79
24.01.26 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – Coppin State Eagles basketball – 103:76

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, UMES won 1.

UMES is going through a poor run of results (last 5 games: 0 wins).

Norfolk State‘s form has been unstable in recent games (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

UMES may face physical challenges compared to their opponent, as they have played more matches in recent days.

Recently, UMES has had a series of away games.

Recently, Norfolk State has had a series of home games.

In this match, both teams have almost equal chances to win.

In the last 17 head-to-head matches, UMES won 3 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 14 matches, and goals 1012:1163. (average 59.5:68.4).

Including home matches between the teams, UMES won 2 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 5 matches, and goals 396:433. (average 56.6:61.9).

Latest Head To Head

12.01.26 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 70:74
12.03.25 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 77:70
15.02.25 Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – Norfolk State Spartans basketball – 63:75
04.01.25 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 81:59
04.03.24 Norfolk State Spartans basketball – Maryland-Eastern Shore Hawks basketball – 69:50

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 5.25 (13.71%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 5.5 (13.09%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (9.6%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (8.47%)

5. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13 (5.54%)

6. Iowa State: 13 (5.54%)

7. Florida Gators: 14 (5.14%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 16 (4.5%)

9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20 (3.6%)

10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.43%)

11. Texas Tech: 26 (2.77%)

12. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 36 (2%)

13. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (2%)

14. Vanderbilt Commodores: 46 (1.56%)

15. Michigan State: 51 (1.41%)

16. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.41%)

17. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.07%)

18. Louisville: 67 (1.07%)

19. Brigham Young: 67 (1.07%)

20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.07%)

21. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.07%)

22. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.89%)

23. Kentucky Wildcats: 81 (0.89%)

24. Wisconsin Badgers: 101 (0.71%)

25. Iowa Hawkeyes: 101 (0.71%)

26. St. Louis Billikens: 101 (0.71%)

27. North Carolina: 101 (0.71%)

28. Clemson: 126 (0.57%)

29. Auburn Tigers: 151 (0.48%)

30. NC State: 151 (0.48%)

31. UCF Knights: 201 (0.36%)

32. Texas A&M: 201 (0.36%)

33. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.29%)

34. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.29%)

35. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.29%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.29%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.29%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.29%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.14%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.14%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.14%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.14%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.14%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.14%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

50. Miami (Ohio): 751 (0.1%)

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.07%)

52. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.07%)

53. TCU: 1001 (0.07%)

54. West Virginia: 1001 (0.07%)

55. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.07%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.07%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.07%)

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