Wright State vs. IU Indianapolis betting: College basketball preview for Feb. 19

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The IU Indianapolis Jaguars (7-21, 3-14 Horizon League) are heavy underdogs (+11.5) as they attempt to end a three-game losing streak when they visit the Wright State Raiders (17-10, 12-4 Horizon League) at 7 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 19, 2026 at Nutter Center. The game airs on ESPN+. The matchup’s point total is set at 161.5.

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Wright State vs. IU Indianapolis betting lines

  • Wright State moneyline odds to win: -909
  • IU Indianapolis moneyline odds to win: +589
  • Spread: Wright State (-11.5)
  • Total: 161.5

Wright State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • Against the spread, Wright State has performed worse when playing at home, covering five times in 11 home games, and eight times in 12 road games.
  • The Raiders have exceeded the over/under in a higher percentage of games at home (54.5%) than games on the road (50%).
  • Wright State has won a lower percentage of its matchups as a moneyline favorite when playing at home, going 7-3 (.700). On the road as a moneyline favorite, it has a record of 6-1 (.857).

Recent trends

  • The Raiders have seen an uptick in scoring recently, putting up 82.8 points per game in their last 10 outings, 2.5 points more than the 80.3 they’ve scored this year.
  • Wright State’s points-allowed average over its past 10 games (78.3) is 5.4 more points per game than the team is allowing over the entire season (72.9).
  • Over their past 10 outings, the Raiders are making 0.3 fewer three-pointers per game than their season long average (7.0 compared to 7.3 season-long), while also shooting a lower percentage from beyond the arc in that span (35.2% compared to 35.8% season-long).

Wright State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 15-10-0 (Home: 5-6-0; Away: 8-4-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 11.5+: 0-2-0 (As Favorite: 9-8-0; As Underdog: 6-2-0)
  • O-U-P: 12-13-0 (Home: 6-5-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 13-4 (Home: 7-3; Away: 6-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-1; Away: 1-4)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
48.7 (31st in nation) 46.1 (292nd) 31.4 (232nd) 27.9 (28th) 14.2 (161st) 10.6 (134th)

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IU Indianapolis statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Against the spread, IU Indianapolis has performed better at home (5-5-0) than on the road (7-8-0).
  • Jaguars games have finished above the over/under less frequently at home (three times out of 10) than away (eight of 15) this year.
  • When moneyline underdogs, the Jaguars have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-4) than on the road (2-12).

Recent trends

  • The Jaguars have fared worse offensively in their last 10 games, posting 82.2 points per contest, 1.8 fewer points their than season average of 84.0.
  • Over its past 10 games, IU Indianapolis is giving up 84.5 points per contest, 3.6 fewer points than its season average (88.1).
  • Over their past 10 games, the Jaguars are draining 8.5 threes per game, 1.2 fewer threes than their season average (9.7). They own a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 contests (34.7%) compared to their season average (32.1%).

IU Indianapolis betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 12-14-0 (Home: 5-5-0; Away: 7-8-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 11.5+: 4-1-0 (As Favorite: 2-5-0; As Underdog: 10-9-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-15-0 (Home: 3-7-0; Away: 8-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-5 (Home: 2-3; Away: 0-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 3-16 (Home: 1-4; Away: 2-12)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
45.6 (155th in nation) 50.4 (364th) 29.4 (313th) 36.1 (358th) 20.3 (second) 11.7 (238th)
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