"The Morehead State Eagles (16-12, 12-5 OVC) will try to continue a four-game win streak when they visit the Western Illinois Leathernecks (5-23, 1-16 OVC) on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at LeRoy A. Ufkes Court at Western Hall as 8.5-point favorites. The contest airs at 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+. The matchup has an over/under of 145.5 points."
"Morehead State odds to win: -439 Western Illinois odds to win: +325 Spread: Morehead State (-8.5) Total: 145.5"
"Morehead State is winless against the spread (0-1) when playing as at least 8.5-point favorites. In games this season in which it was an underdog by 8.5 points or more, Western Illinois has a 7-6 record against the spread. The two teams average a combined 3.8 fewer points per game (141.7) than this game's total of 145.5 points. Morehead State's average point total in outings this year is 151.8, 6.3 points higher than the over/under in this game."
Morehead State enters 16-12 overall and 12-5 in OVC play riding a four-game winning streak and is listed as an 8.5-point favorite at Western Illinois on February 21, 2026. The game is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. ET on ESPN+ with an over/under of 145.5. Morehead State averages 76.1 points while allowing 75.7, holding a +10 scoring differential and averaging 33.2 rebounds per game. Western Illinois is 5-23 overall and 1-16 in conference play. Betting trends show mixed ATS records for both teams and a combined scoring pace below this matchup's total.
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