USC Upstate Spartans vs Presbyterian Blue Hose predictions, Feb 21, 2026

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On February 21, 2026, the USC Upstate Spartans will host the Presbyterian Blue Hose in an NCAA basketball showdown. The Spartans enter this contest struggling, having lost all five of their recent matchups. The team’s recent form highlights challenges on both ends of the court, as they strive to find rhythm and consistency.

In contrast, the Presbyterian Blue Hose come into this game with a more favorable recent performance, winning three of their last five. Their offensive and defensive strategies appear to be solidifying, providing them with a boost in confidence heading into this away matchup.

Bookmakers favor the Spartans slightly with odds of 1.86 compared to the Blue Hose’s 1.80, reflecting a competitive matchup. Statistical models suggest a home win probability of 54.6% for USC Upstate, while anticipating a 45.4% chance of a victory for Presbyterian. The predicted final score sits at 69-71 in favor of the visitors.

Both teams will need to leverage their strengths to secure a victory, making this an intriguing clash with potential implications for their respective seasons. With recent trends diverging, fans can expect a competitive contest with no guaranteed outcomes.

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USC Upstate
49.4%

Presbyterian
50.6%

Prediction (the most likely score): 69:71

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Betting Odds

	1	X	2
	1.86		1.86
	1.88		1.82
	1.91		1.85
	1.86		1.8

Latest Results

19.02.26 Winthrop Eagles basketball – USC Upstate Spartans basketball – 68:64
14.02.26 Longwood Lancers basketball – USC Upstate Spartans basketball – 82:75 OT
12.02.26 USC Upstate Spartans basketball – High Point Panthers basketball – 70:95
07.02.26 USC Upstate Spartans basketball – Charleston Southern Buccaneers basketball – 100:94 OT
04.02.26 UNC-Asheville Bulldogs basketball – USC Upstate Spartans basketball – 76:67

19.02.26 Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – Longwood Lancers basketball – 72:65
14.02.26 UNC-Asheville Bulldogs basketball – Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – 57:58
12.02.26 Charleston Southern Buccaneers basketball – Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – 84:67
07.02.26 Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – Gardner-Webb Runnin` Bulldogs basketball – 68:62
31.01.26 Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – Radford Highlanders basketball – 84:93 OT

Facts

In the last 5 head-to-head matches, USC Upstate won 2.

USC Upstate has been struggling lately (last 5 games: 1 wins).

Presbyterian has been playing with ups and downs recently (in the last 5 games, wins – 3).

The probability of winning is almost the same for both teams in this match.

In the last 15 head-to-head matches, USC Upstate won 9 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 6 matches, and goals 1030:1004. (average 68.7:66.9).

Including home matches between the teams, USC Upstate won 5 matches, drew 0 matches, lost 1 match, and goals 407:370. (average 67.8:61.7).

Latest Head To Head

03.01.26 Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – USC Upstate Spartans basketball – 86:77
05.02.25 Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – USC Upstate Spartans basketball – 75:64
08.01.25 USC Upstate Spartans basketball – Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – 77:67
28.02.24 USC Upstate Spartans basketball – Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – 74:72
31.01.24 Presbyterian Blue Hose basketball – USC Upstate Spartans basketball – 80:73

Standings

NCAA College Basketball Outrights

1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.25 (17.74%)

2. Arizona Wildcats: 6 (12.57%)

3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.5 (10.05%)

4. Houston Cougars: 8 (9.42%)

5. Iowa State: 13 (5.8%)

6. Florida Gators: 14 (5.39%)

7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 14 (5.39%)

8. Connecticut Huskies: 17 (4.44%)

9. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (3.59%)

10. Purdue Boilermakers: 26 (2.9%)

11. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 41 (1.84%)

12. Michigan State: 51 (1.48%)

13. Arkansas Razorbacks: 51 (1.48%)

14. Tennessee Volunteers: 67 (1.13%)

15. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 67 (1.13%)

16. Louisville: 67 (1.13%)

17. Vanderbilt Commodores: 67 (1.13%)

18. Alabama Crimson Tide: 67 (1.13%)

19. St. Johns Red Storm: 67 (1.13%)

20. Virginia Cavaliers: 81 (0.93%)

21. North Carolina: 101 (0.75%)

22. Wisconsin Badgers: 126 (0.6%)

23. Clemson: 126 (0.6%)

24. Brigham Young: 126 (0.6%)

25. Kentucky Wildcats: 126 (0.6%)

26. Iowa Hawkeyes: 151 (0.5%)

27. St. Louis Billikens: 151 (0.5%)

28. NC State: 151 (0.5%)

29. Texas Tech: 201 (0.38%)

30. UCF Knights: 201 (0.38%)

31. Texas A&M: 201 (0.38%)

32. Villanova Wildcats: 251 (0.3%)

33. Indiana Hoosiers: 251 (0.3%)

34. SMU Mustangs: 251 (0.3%)

35. Auburn Tigers: 251 (0.3%)

36. Miami (FL): 251 (0.3%)

37. Texas Longhorns: 251 (0.3%)

38. UCLA: 251 (0.3%)

39. Ohio State Buckeyes: 351 (0.21%)

40. Georgia Bulldogs: 351 (0.21%)

41. USC Trojans: 351 (0.21%)

42. Virginia Tech: 501 (0.15%)

43. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.15%)

44. Seton Hall Pirates: 501 (0.15%)

45. New Mexico: 501 (0.15%)

46. San Diego State: 501 (0.15%)

47. Oklahoma State: 501 (0.15%)

48. Missouri Tigers: 751 (0.1%)

49. Santa Clara: 751 (0.1%)

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

51. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.08%)

52. TCU: 1001 (0.08%)

53. West Virginia: 1001 (0.08%)

54. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.08%)

55. Creighton: 1001 (0.08%)

56. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.08%)

57. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.08%)

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