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The Samford Bulldogs travel to McAlister Field House in Charleston, SC to face The Citadel Bulldogs on Thursday, February 19th, 2026 at 7:00 PM ET. This Southern Conference matchup features Samford as a 10.5-point road favorite, with the moneyline sitting at -570. The Citadel enters as a +398 home underdog, reflecting a sizable efficiency gap according to the betting market. Unlike some double-digit spreads built around tempo, this one comes with a relatively modest total of 139.5. That suggests a more controlled game environment rather than a track meet. Samford’s ability to execute efficiently in the half court and defend without fouling will be central to determining whether they can justify laying points on the road. The Citadel, meanwhile, needs

The Houston Rockets travel to the Spectrum Center on Thursday night to face the Charlotte Hornets in a cross-conference clash that finds both teams fighting for positioning as the season enters its final stretch. Houston (33-20) currently sits 4th in the Western Conference and is looking to maintain their momentum after winning four straight road games. Meanwhile, the Charlotte Hornets (26-29) are arguably the hottest team in the East, having won 10 of their last 11 contests before the All-Star break to climb into the 9th spot in the Eastern Conference. This is the second meeting of the season between these two squads. Charlotte took the first matchup 109-99 back on February 5th, ending Houston’s home winning streak. With the

The Cleveland Cavaliers return from the All-Star break on a mission, hosting the Brooklyn Nets at Rocket Arena this Thursday at 7:00 PM. Cleveland (34-21) is currently one of the hottest teams in the NBA, having won five straight and 10 of their last 11 contests. The buzz in Northeast Ohio has reached a fever pitch following the high-profile acquisition of James Harden, who has immediately stabilized the backcourt alongside superstar Donovan Mitchell. Brooklyn (15-38) finds itself at the opposite end of the spectrum, entering the second half of the season with the fifth-worst record in the league. While the Nets have flashed potential with young core pieces like Day’Ron Sharpe and Nolan Traoré, they face a mountainous task against

The Atlanta Hawks head into the Xfinity Mobile Arena this Thursday at 7:00 PM for a pivotal Eastern Conference matchup against the Philadelphia 76ers. Both teams are looking to shake off recent rough patches; Atlanta (26-30) is coming off a frustrating three-point loss to Charlotte, while Philadelphia (30-24) is trying to steady the ship amidst a brutal injury and suspension cycle. Despite the 76ers’ superior record, they are currently listed as slim 1.5-point favorites in what oddsmakers expect to be a high-scoring affair. Philadelphia’s depth is being tested to the limit as they are confirmed to be without both Joel Embiid and Paul George for this contest. The 76ers have struggled significantly without their MVP center, losing six of their