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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
The 2025-26 college basketball postseason has arrived. With tournament action on the docket, Furman and East Tennessee State are set to tip-off on Monday, March 9th, 2026. Here's your chance to partake in March Madness! The end of the regular season has left us with solid trends for each team. Use the following performance insights and stats to handicap what promises to be an exciting matchup.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - Furman wound up with a 99.00 SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for the 2025-26 college basketball regular season, while East Tennessee State finished with a 100.00 power ranking.
- Away Records - Tournament games are typically played at neutral venues, which means both teams are away from their home courts. Furman comes to this matchup with a 7-5 record as an away team, ranking them 3rd in the Southern Conference for away team wins. Their opponent, East Tennessee State, finished the regular season with a 8-6 record as an away team, ranking them 2nd in the Southern Conference for away team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Furman finished 3rd (0.556) in the Southern Conference, with East Tennessee State ending up 1st (0.722) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 Southern Conference.
- Overall Win Percentage - Furman had a 0.636 regular season overall win percentage, with East Tennessee State notching a 0.697 overall win percentage at the end of the 2025-26 regular season.
- Team Records - Furman tallied a 21-12 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, East Tennessee State put together a 23-10 standing for 2025-26 college basketball regular season.
Moneyline Mage
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Bippity boppity boo! Furman and East Tennessee State face off in March Madness.
Furman finished 21-12 overall, while East Tennessee State ended 23-10 this season.
The tables below have the best point spread lines, total lines, and moneylines for this matchup. Bet on March Madness games at BetRivers and BetMGM and review this matchup's prop bets below. Furman stands at 10-8 in the Southern Conference, while East Tennessee State sits at 13-5.
It's a magical showdown on the court as these two teams battle it out for a chance to advance in the NCAA basketball tournament. The stakes are high as it's a single-elimination format, making every possession crucial. Which team will come out on top and move one step closer to glory? Tune in on Monday, March 9th to find out!
Best Paladins at Buccaneers Odds
| Underdog Furman | Favorite East Tennessee State |
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| Underdog Furman | Favorite East Tennessee State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
East Tennessee State is a -1.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while Furman is a +1.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 138.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
East Tennessee State is a -118 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and Furman is a -102 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Furman
East Tennessee State
3/09/26 7:00pm EDT | +1.5 -118-1.5 -102 |
Underdog Furman - Furman bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +1.5 Furman underdog bet wins if they lose by 1, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 2 or more.
Favorite East Tennessee State - East Tennessee State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -1.5 East Tennessee State favorite bet wins if they win by 2 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 1, tie, or lose outright.
Furman at East Tennessee State Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
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Furman
East Tennessee State
First to 5 Points
3/09/26 7:00pm EDT | -115-120Bet |
Furman
East Tennessee State
First to 10 Points
3/09/26 7:00pm EDT | -110-125Bet |
Furman
East Tennessee State
First to 15 Points
3/09/26 7:00pm EDT | -110-125Bet |
Furman
East Tennessee State
Game to Overtime
3/09/26 7:00pm EDT | Yes +700No -2000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| East Tennessee State | 23-11 | 0.676 | 13-4 | 8-6 | 13-5 | - | 0.722 | L1 |
| Furman | 22-13 | 0.629 | 11-5 | 7-5 | 10-8 | +3 | 0.556 | L1 |
Furman & East Tennessee State Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Furman Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Furman YR: futures available
East Tennessee State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM East Tennessee State YR: futures available
Furman & East Tennessee State Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Furman vs East Tennessee State College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Monday, March 9th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EDT, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Furman vs East Tennessee State Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Furman vs East Tennessee State Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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