The Morehead State Eagles (16-12, 12-5 OVC) will look to extend a four-game win streak when they visit the Western Illinois Leathernecks (5-23, 1-16 OVC) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall as 8.5-point favorites. The matchup airs at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is 144.5.
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Morehead State Cover -8.5 vs Western Illinois -107
Morehead State vs. Western Illinois betting lines
- Morehead State moneyline odds to win: -420
- Western Illinois moneyline odds to win: +318
- Spread: Morehead State (-8.5)
- Total: 144.5
Morehead State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- Morehead State has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered seven times in nine opportunities when playing at home, and it has covered eight times in 15 opportunities in road games.
- The Eagles have eclipsed the total in six of nine home games (66.7%), compared to seven of 15 road games (46.7%).
- As a moneyline favorite, Morehead State has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.833) compared to road games (1.000).
Recent trends
- The Eagles’ offense has been less effective over their last 10 games, putting up 73.6 points a contest compared to the 76.1 they’ve averaged this year.
- Morehead State’s defense has been more stingy lately, as the team has allowed 70.7 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 75.7 points per game its opponents average on the season.
- While the Eagles are knocking down fewer threes per game over their past 10 outings (5.5 per game) when compared to their season-long average (6.1), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (35.0% from deep over the last 10, 34.0% on the season).
Morehead State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 15-10-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 8.5+: 0-1-0 (As Favorite: 5-2-0; As Underdog: 10-8-0)
- O-U-P: 14-11-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 7-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 7-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-11 (Home: 2-1; Away: 4-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.7 (97th in nation) | 43.7 (156th) | 33.2 (116th) | 30.6 (151st) | 14.0 (171st) | 11.8 (252nd) |
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Western Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- Western Illinois’ winning percentage against the spread at home is .300 (3-7-0). On the road, it is .533 (8-7-0).
- In 2025-26, a higher percentage of the Leathernecks’ games have finished above the over/under at home (60%, six of 10) than away (40%, six of 15).
- This year the Leathernecks are 1-9 at home as moneyline underdogs (.100 winning percentage). Away they are 1-14 (.067).
Recent trends
- The Leathernecks are posting 66.2 points per game over their previous 10 games, compared to their season average of 65.6.
- Western Illinois is allowing 81.9 points per contest over its past 10 games, compared to its season average of 76.5 points allowed.
- The Leathernecks are draining 7.1 treys per contest with a 33.6% three-point percentage in their previous 10 games, compared to their season averages of 5.8 and 31.1%.
Western Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-14-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 8-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 8.5+: 7-6-0 (As Favorite: 0-0-0; As Underdog: 11-14-0)
- O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 6-4-0; Away: 6-9-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 0-0 (Home: 0-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-23 (Home: 1-9; Away: 1-14)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 40.5 (352nd in nation) | 47.1 (321st) | 29.6 (306th) | 33.9 (329th) | 8.2 (365th) | 10.7 (142nd) |
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