The Morehead State Eagles (15-12, 11-5 OVC) are 1.5-point favorites as they try to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Eastern Illinois Panthers (11-16, 7-9 OVC) on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Lantz Arena. The contest airs at 8:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 137.5 points.
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Morehead State Cover -1.5 vs Eastern Illinois -104
Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois betting lines
- Morehead State moneyline odds to win: -119
- Eastern Illinois moneyline odds to win: -104
- Spread: Morehead State (-1.5)
- Total: 137.5
Morehead State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In home games, Morehead State has a better record against the spread (7-2-0) compared to its ATS record in road games (7-7-0).
- The Eagles have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (66.7%) than away games (42.9%).
Recent trends
- The Eagles have seen an increase in scoring lately, racking up 76.3 points per game in their last 10 outings, 0.1 points more than the 76.2 they’ve scored this year.
- Morehead State’s defense has been more stingy as of late, as the team has given up 74.2 points per game during its past 10 compared to the 75.9 points per game its opponents average this season.
- While the Eagles are knocking down fewer threes per game over their past 10 outings (5.7 per game) compared to their season-long average (6.1), they are doing so while shooting a higher percentage (35.8% from deep over the last 10, 34.0% on the season).
Morehead State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 14-10-0 (Home: 7-2-0; Away: 7-7-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 4-2-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 10-8-0)
- O-U-P: 13-11-0 (Home: 6-3-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 6-11 (Home: 2-1; Away: 4-10)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 46.5 (109th in nation) | 43.7 (155th) | 33.5 (103rd) | 30.8 (171st) | 13.9 (180th) | 11.7 (238th) |
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Eastern Illinois statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- This year, Eastern Illinois is 5-5-0 at home against the spread (.500 winning percentage). On the road, it is 8-6-0 ATS (.571).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Panthers’ games have finished above the over/under at home (40%, four of 10) than away (42.9%, six of 14).
- This year the Panthers are 5-4 at home when moneyline underdogs (.556 winning percentage). Away they are 2-9 (.182).
Recent trends
- While the Panthers are scoring 67.2 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark in their previous 10 games, amassing 69.8 a contest.
- While Eastern Illinois is allowing 70.3 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its previous 10 games, allowing 68.2 points per contest.
- In their last 10 games, the Panthers are making 6.1 three-pointers per game, 0.4 more than their season average (5.7). They also sport a higher three-point percentage over their previous 10 games (36.1%) compared to their season average (32.5%).
Eastern Illinois betting records this season
- ATS Record: 13-11-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 8-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 13-9-0 (As Favorite: 0-2-0; As Underdog: 13-9-0)
- O-U-P: 10-14-0 (Home: 4-6-0; Away: 6-8-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 1-1 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-1)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 7-13 (Home: 5-4; Away: 2-9)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 42.7 (307th in nation) | 43.2 (117th) | 29.6 (307th) | 32.3 (253rd) | 12.4 (293rd) | 11.4 (219th) |
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