Winthrop vs. South Carolina Upstate betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 19

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The Winthrop Eagles (19-8, 11-1 Big South) are heavy favorites (-13.5) as they attempt to extend a nine-game home win streak when they host the South Carolina Upstate Spartans (11-16, 3-9 Big South) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Winthrop Coliseum. The contest airs at 6:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The over/under for the matchup is set at 155.5.

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Winthrop vs. South Carolina Upstate betting lines

  • Winthrop moneyline odds to win: -1316
  • South Carolina Upstate moneyline odds to win: +763
  • Spread: Winthrop (-13.5)
  • Total: 155.5

Winthrop statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • When playing at home, Winthrop sports a better record against the spread (4-5-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (6-8-0).
  • The Eagles have eclipsed the total in seven of nine home games (77.8%), compared to five of 14 road games (35.7%).
  • At home, Winthrop has won more consistently as a moneyline favorite, producing a record of 7-1 (.875). In away games, it is 7-3 (.700) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • The Eagles have been racking up 81.7 points per contest in their last 10 times on the court, an average that’s slightly lower than the 85.0 they’ve scored over the course of the 2025-26 campaign.
  • Winthrop’s defense has been tougher as of late, as the team has allowed 72.4 points per game over its last 10 compared to the 74.6 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • During their last 10 contests, the Eagles are making 0.2 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (9.7 compared to 9.9 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (35.8% compared to 35.1% season-long).

Winthrop betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 4-5-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 13.5+: 1-4-0 (As Favorite: 7-12-0; As Underdog: 4-1-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 5-9-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 15-4 (Home: 7-1; Away: 7-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-4 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.7 (213th in nation) 42.8 (102nd) 36.4 (28th) 30.2 (133rd) 15.2 (101st) 10.4 (111th)

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South Carolina Upstate statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • This season, South Carolina Upstate is 5-5-0 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-8-0 ATS (.429).
  • In terms of the over/under, Spartans games have gone over six of 10 times at home (60%), and seven of 14 on the road (50%).
  • This year the Spartans are 2-2 at home when moneyline underdogs (.500 winning percentage). On the road they are 2-10 (.167).

Recent trends

  • The Spartans have fared worse offensively over their past 10 games, putting up 71.6 points per contest, 4.0 fewer points their than season average of 75.6.
  • While South Carolina Upstate is ceding 74.7 points per game in 2025-26, it has been worse in its past 10 games, allowing 79.8 points per contest.
  • The Spartans are sinking 6.6 threes per game over their past 10 games, which is 0.8 fewer three-pointers than their average for the season (7.4). In addition, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (33.0%) compared to their season average from three-point land (34.1%).

South Carolina Upstate betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 11-13-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 13.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-5-0; As Underdog: 7-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 7-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 3-3; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-12 (Home: 2-2; Away: 2-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
44.3 (242nd in nation) 43.3 (126th) 33.5 (103rd) 35.0 (344th) 12.8 (267th) 12.0 (274th)
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