Match context
Furman Paladins host The Citadel Bulldogs in NCAA Men’s Basketball on Wednesday, 25 February 2026 at 23:00 UTC, in a Southern Conference matchup where Furman is typically the stronger program. In recent seasons Furman has tended to sit in the upper half of the SoCon standings, while The Citadel has more often been in the lower tier, which usually translates into Furman being a sizeable home favorite. Over the last five games, bettors should expect to see Furman with a better record and more stable offensive efficiency, while The Citadel often relies heavily on perimeter shooting and can be volatile game to game.
Markets and line
Head-to-head meetings in recent years have generally favored Furman, including several double-digit victories, but The Citadel has occasionally pushed the total higher in up-tempo contests, especially when the Bulldogs’ three-point shooting is falling.