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Samford vs. East Tennessee State prediction: Why East Tennessee State is favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/14/2026]
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Written by Dave Garofolo, Content Producer
Get Samford vs East Tennessee State predictions for college basketball Saturday.
East Tennessee State will take on Samford in men's college basketball action at Freedom Hall Civic Center on Saturday, starting at 12:00 PM ET.
Based on the latest simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects East Tennessee State as the most likely winner of the Samford vs. East Tennessee State game.
This article offers a closer look at Saturday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Samford vs. East Tennessee State prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using powerful machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Saturday's NCAA basketball matchup between Samford and East Tennessee State 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our famous predictive model currently gives East Tennessee State a 74% chance of defeating Samford. Our predicted final score has East Tennessee State winning 76-69.
According to our model, East Tennessee State (-6.5) has a 53% chance of covering the spread, while the 145.5-point over/under has a 52% chance of going over.
Samford vs. East Tennessee State odds
We have sourced the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Samford | East Tennessee State |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +6.5 (-110) | -6.5 (-110) |
| Moneyline | +250 | -298 |
| Total | o145.5 (-110) | u145.5 (-110) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Samford vs. East Tennessee State picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best available odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | East Tennessee State -6.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | East Tennessee State | -298 |
| Total | Over 145.5 | -110 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is East Tennessee State -6.5 at the spread.
Samford vs. East Tennessee State game-day updates and essential details
Saturday's men's college basketball game between East Tennessee State and Samford at Freedom Hall Civic Center is scheduled to start at 12:00 PM ET.
- Who: Samford vs. East Tennessee State
- Date: Saturday, February 14, 2026
- Time: 12:00 PM ET/9:00AM PT
- Venue: Freedom Hall Civic Center
Conclusion
We predict East Tennessee State, with a 74% win probability, will likely beat Samford on Saturday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Samford vs. East Tennessee State insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on the latest data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Dave Garofolo uses sophisticated AI-driven analytics to make predictions and evaluate player performances in the NBA, MLB, NFL, NHL, NCAAM, and PGA TOUR tournaments, crafting insightful game and prop previews.
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