The Morgan State Bears (4-12, 1-1 MEAC) are only 2.5-point underdogs as they look to extend a three-game home win streak when they host the North Carolina Central Eagles (6-11, 2-0 MEAC) on Monday, January 12, 2026 at Talmadge L. Hill Field House. The game airs at 6 p.m. ET. The point total in the matchup is set at 145.5.
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North Carolina Central Cover -2.5 vs Morgan State -110
North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State betting lines
- North Carolina Central moneyline odds to win: -153
- Morgan State moneyline odds to win: +128
- Spread: North Carolina Central (-2.5)
- Total: 145.5
North Carolina Central statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- North Carolina Central has a better record against the spread when playing at home (2-1-0) than it does in away games (6-4-0).
- When it comes to over/unders, the Eagles hit the over less often at home, as they’ve eclipsed the total zero times in three opportunities this season (0%). In away games, they have hit the over five times in 10 opportunities (50%).
Recent trends
- On the offensive side of the ball, the Eagles have increased their output a little bit over their last 10 games, scoring 75.1 points per contest over that span compared to the 73.0 they’ve put up over the course of this season.
- North Carolina Central’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has allowed 75.2 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 77.8 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
- Over their past 10 outings, the Eagles are making 1.1 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (5.0 compared to 6.1 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (27.2% compared to 31.3% season-long).
North Carolina Central betting records this season
- ATS Record: 8-5-0 (Home: 2-1-0; Away: 6-4-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 2.5+: 1-0-0 (As Favorite: 1-0-0; As Underdog: 7-5-0)
- O-U-P: 5-8-0 (Home: 0-3-0; Away: 5-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-9 (Home: 1-2; Away: 0-7)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.6 (300th in nation) | 45.9 (295th) | 30.2 (292nd) | 35.4 (342nd) | 14.8 (148th) | 12.2 (245th) |
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Morgan State statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Against the spread, Morgan State has performed better at home (5-1-0) than away (1-7-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Bears games have gone over less frequently at home (two of six, 33.3%) than on the road (three of eight, 37.5%).
- The Bears, as moneyline underdogs, have won the same percentage of games at home (0-4) as away (0-8) this season.
Recent trends
- The Bears are posting 65.9 points per game in their previous 10 games, which is 3.5 fewer points than their average for the season (69.4).
- Morgan State has performed better defensively in its last 10 games, surrendering 78.2 points per contest, 1.8 fewer points than its season average of 80.0 allowed.
- The Bears are sinking 6.1 three-pointers per contest with a 30.5% three-point percentage over their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 5.8 and 30.4%.
Morgan State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 6-8-0 (Home: 5-1-0; Away: 1-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 2.5+: 4-8-0 (As Favorite: 2-0-0; As Underdog: 4-8-0)
- O-U-P: 5-9-0 (Home: 2-4-0; Away: 3-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 0-12 (Home: 0-4; Away: 0-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 41.5 (329th in nation) | 49.7 (359th) | 27.2 (355th) | 30.7 (159th) | 12.3 (307th) | 12.8 (297th) |
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