Eastern Kentucky vs. West Georgia betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 18

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The Eastern Kentucky Colonels (9-18, 5-9 ASUN) host the West Georgia Wolves (12-14, 6-8 ASUN) in a matchup of ASUN teams at Baptist Health Arena, starting at 7 p.m. ET on Wednesday, February 18, 2026. The Colonels are 5.5-point favorites in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 154.5.

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Eastern Kentucky vs. West Georgia betting lines

  • Eastern Kentucky moneyline odds to win: -309
  • West Georgia moneyline odds to win: +240
  • Spread: Eastern Kentucky (-5.5)
  • Total: 154.5

Eastern Kentucky statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Eastern Kentucky has covered the spread in a higher percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered five times in 10 opportunities at home, and it has covered five times in 15 opportunities in away games.
  • At home, the Colonels go over the total 70% of the time (seven of 10 games). They’ve hit the over in 53.3% of games on the road (eight of 15 contests).
  • As a moneyline favorite, Eastern Kentucky has won a higher percentage of its home games (.833) compared to road games (.250).

Recent trends

  • The Colonels’ offense has been incredibly consistent as of late, averaging the same 80.0 points per game over their last 10 games as they have the entire 2025-26 season.
  • Eastern Kentucky has been slightly suspect on the defensive end of the floor recently, allowing 81.2 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 80.7 it has conceded this year.
  • Over their last 10 outings, the Colonels are making 0.7 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (10.3 compared to 11.0 season-long), while shooting a higher percentage from deep in that span (35.2% compared to 34.3% season-long).

Eastern Kentucky betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-15-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 5-10-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 6-4-0; As Underdog: 4-11-0)
  • O-U-P: 15-10-0 (Home: 7-3-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-4 (Home: 5-1; Away: 1-3)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-14 (Home: 0-4; Away: 1-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.4 (284th in nation) 47.5 (335th) 32.7 (149th) 32.0 (235th) 14.2 (159th) 11.1 (189th)

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West Georgia statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • West Georgia has been better against the spread at home (7-4-0) than on the road (7-6-0) this year.
  • Wolves games have finished above the over/under more often at home (six times out of 11) than on the road (six of 13) this year.
  • In 2025-26 as moneyline underdogs, the Wolves have a better winning percentage at home (.500, 3-3 record) than away (.300, 3-7).

Recent trends

  • In their previous 10 games, the Wolves are posting 75.3 points per contest, compared to their season average of 75.8.
  • West Georgia has played worse defensively over its previous 10 games, allowing 80.1 points per contest, 0.2 more points than its season average of 79.9.
  • The Wolves are making 7.3 treys per game in their last 10 games, the same number as their average for the season. Meanwhile, they sport a lower three-point percentage over their last 10 games (34.6%) compared to their season average (34.7%).

West Georgia betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 7-4-0; Away: 7-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 6-3-0 (As Favorite: 3-3-0; As Underdog: 11-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-12-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-3 (Home: 2-2; Away: 1-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-10 (Home: 3-3; Away: 3-7)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
43.9 (254th in nation) 47.1 (320th) 33.2 (118th) 32.4 (259th) 12.9 (260th) 10.5 (119th)
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