Happy Thursday. It’s a lighter slate tonight and even thinner on Friday, but there’s still value on the board. Let’s dive in.
Best Bets for Thursday, February 19, 2026
We went 2-3 on Wednesday.
Season record: 248-235-1.
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Florida International Panthers at Liberty Flames
Liberty has been the class of its conference all season at 22-3. The Flames play with pace, defend at a high level, and rarely let inferior teams hang around at home.
Florida International enters at 12-13 and will have trouble matching Liberty’s athleticism and depth for 40 minutes. Expect the Flames to build an early cushion and control the game throughout.
Betting Pick: Liberty Flames -10.5 over Florida International Panthers
Final Score Prediction: Liberty 80, Florida International 68
USC Upstate Spartans at Winthrop Eagles
Winthrop is chasing its 20th win and riding an 11-game winning streak. The Eagles have been one of the hotter mid-major teams in the country and are surging at the right time with the conference tournament approaching.
USC Upstate has struggled for consistency and now has to deal with a red-hot team on its home floor. This sets up as a potential runaway.
Betting Pick: Winthrop Eagles -13.5 over USC Upstate Spartans
Final Score Prediction: Winthrop 90, USC Upstate 69
UNC Asheville Bulldogs at High Point Panthers
High Point has quietly put together a 24-4 season and is aiming for its ninth straight win. The Panthers have been dominant at home and efficient on both ends of the floor.
UNC Asheville sits at 12-14 and has had difficulty defending quality offenses. The theme tonight is backing the better team in better form. High Point should handle business comfortably.
Betting Pick: High Point Panthers -14 over UNC Asheville Bulldogs
Final Score Prediction: High Point 88, UNC Asheville 71
Kansas City Roos at North Dakota Fighting Hawks
North Dakota isn’t elite at 15-14, but it’s significantly more stable than Kansas City, which has just four wins all season.
The Roos may keep it competitive early, but over the course of 40 minutes, the Fighting Hawks’ home-court edge and overall balance should create separation.
Betting Pick: North Dakota Fighting Hawks -10.5 over Kansas City Roos
Final Score Prediction: North Dakota 78, Kansas City 61
Cal Baptist Lancers at Utah Valley Wolverines
This is the most competitive matchup of the night. California Baptist is seeking its 20th win, while Utah Valley sits at 18-7 and plays well at home.
The number feels a bit inflated considering how evenly matched these teams are. Even if Utah Valley pulls it out late, California Baptist has a strong chance to cover.
Betting Pick: Cal Baptist Lancers +5.5 over Utah Valley Wolverines
Final Score Prediction: Utah Valley 70, Cal Baptist 68
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