Tennessee State vs. Morehead State betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 14

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The Tennessee State Tigers (17-8, 11-4 OVC) are favored (-1.5) to continue a three-game win streak when they visit the Morehead State Eagles (14-12, 10-5 OVC) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. The contest airs on ESPN+. The point total in the matchup is set at 151.5.

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Tennessee State vs. Morehead State betting lines

  • Tennessee State moneyline odds to win: -117
  • Morehead State moneyline odds to win: -105
  • Spread: Tennessee State (-1.5)
  • Total: 151.5

Tennessee State statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, Tennessee State has performed worse at home, covering three times in eight home games, and eight times in 13 road games.
  • The Tigers have exceeded the total more consistently when playing at home, hitting the over in four of eight home matchups (50%). In away games, they have hit the over in six of 13 games (46.2%).
  • Tennessee State has fared better as a moneyline favorite in home games, sporting a home record of 6-1, compared to going 3-2 away from home.

Recent trends

  • On offense, the Tigers have struggled over their last 10 games, scoring 79.8 points per contest over that span as opposed to the 80.6 they’ve racked up over the course of this season.
  • Tennessee State’s defense has been tougher lately, as the team has given up 74.9 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 75.4 points per game its opponents average on the season.
  • The Tigers’ 5.8 made three-pointers per-game average during their past 10 games are less than the 6.0 they average on the season, but those 10 games have seen a higher percentage of three-point shots made, 31.7% compared to their season-long percentage of 31.1% from long distance.

Tennessee State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-10-0 (Home: 3-5-0; Away: 8-5-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 5-8-0 (As Favorite: 5-8-0; As Underdog: 7-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-12-0 (Home: 4-4-0; Away: 6-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 9-3 (Home: 6-1; Away: 3-2)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-5 (Home: 0-1; Away: 3-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.1 (134th in nation) 44.9 (234th) 34.4 (77th) 31.6 (214th) 13.6 (207th) 11.8 (246th)

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Morehead State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • In 2025-26 against the spread, Morehead State has a better winning percentage at home (.750, 6-2-0 record) than away (.500, 7-7-0).
  • Eagles games have finished above the over/under more often at home (five times out of eight) than away (six of 14) this year.
  • The Eagles’ winning percentage at home as moneyline underdogs is .500 (1-1), and away it is .286 (4-10).

Recent trends

  • Over their previous 10 games, the Eagles are posting 74.0 points per contest, 1.5 fewer points than their season average (75.5).
  • Morehead State has fared better defensively in its last 10 games, ceding 72.5 points per contest, 3.0 fewer points than its season average of 75.5 allowed.
  • Over their past 10 games, the Eagles are draining 5.3 three-pointers per game, 0.7 fewer threes than their season average (6.0). They have a higher three-point percentage over their last 10 contests (34.9%) compared to their season average (33.5%).

Morehead State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 13-10-0 (Home: 6-2-0; Away: 7-7-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 9-8-0 (As Favorite: 4-2-0; As Underdog: 9-8-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-11-0 (Home: 5-3-0; Away: 6-8-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 6-1 (Home: 5-1; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 5-11 (Home: 1-1; Away: 4-10)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.0 (141st in nation) 44.0 (178th) 33.7 (103rd) 31.0 (180th) 14.0 (172nd) 11.7 (236th)
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