The Morgan State Bears (10-13, 6-2 MEAC) are 5.5-point underdogs as they attempt to extend a four-game road win streak when they take on the North Carolina Central Eagles (9-14, 5-3 MEAC) on Monday, February 16, 2026 at McDougald-McLendon Arena. The contest airs at 7 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under set at 149.5 points.
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North Carolina Central vs. Morgan State betting lines
- North Carolina Central moneyline odds to win: -235
- Morgan State moneyline odds to win: +189
- Spread: North Carolina Central (-5.5)
- Total: 149.5
North Carolina Central statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- North Carolina Central has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than road games. It has covered three times in seven games at home, and it has covered seven times in 12 games on the road.
- The Eagles have hit the over on the over/under in two of seven home games (28.6%). They’ve fared better in away games, eclipsing the total in six of 12 matchups (50%).
- As a moneyline favorite, North Carolina Central has won a lower percentage of its games at home (.667) compared to away games (1.000).
Recent trends
- On offense, the Eagles have had a tough time putting the ball in the basket over their last 10 games, scoring 71.5 points per contest over that span compared to the 72.2 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
- North Carolina Central has been a little improved on the defensive end of the floor of late, giving up 72.8 points per game over its last 10 contests compared to the 75.7 it has conceded per game this year.
- The Eagles’ 6.0 made three-pointers per-game average during their past 10 games are less than the 6.1 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 32.6% compared to their season-long percentage of 31.8% from long distance.
North Carolina Central betting records this season
- ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 3-4-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 2-1-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
- O-U-P: 8-11-0 (Home: 2-5-0; Away: 6-6-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-1 (Home: 2-1; Away: 2-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-11 (Home: 1-3; Away: 0-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.8 (263rd in nation) | 46.0 (285th) | 29.2 (318th) | 34.3 (334th) | 14.7 (126th) | 11.8 (253rd) |
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Morgan State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- This year, Morgan State is 6-2-0 at home against the spread (.750 winning percentage). Away, it is 5-7-0 ATS (.417).
- In 2025-26 a lower percentage of the Bears’ games have finished above the over/under at home (50%, four of eight) compared to on the road (58.3%, seven of 12).
- The Bears’ winning percentage at home when moneyline underdogs is .167 (1-5), and away it is .273 (3-8).
Recent trends
- While the Bears are scoring 74.8 points per game in 2025-26, they have improved that mark over their last 10 games, tallying 82.4 a contest.
- In its previous 10 games, Morgan State is giving up 71.5 points per game, compared to its season average of 78.6 points allowed.
- The Bears are draining 8.3 threes per contest over their previous 10 games, which is 1.7 more than their average for the season (6.6). Likewise, they sport a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (36.2%) compared to their season average from downtown (32.4%).
Morgan State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 11-9-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 5-7-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 5-7-0 (As Favorite: 4-0-0; As Underdog: 7-9-0)
- O-U-P: 11-9-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 7-5-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 3-0 (Home: 2-0; Away: 1-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-13 (Home: 1-5; Away: 3-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 43.3 (290th in nation) | 47.1 (320th) | 29.3 (315th) | 31.0 (181st) | 13.2 (239th) | 12.3 (294th) |
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