Morehead State vs Western Illinois Prediction, Picks & Odds | 21 Feb 2026

College Basketball Betting Preview: Morehead State vs Western Illinois

The Morehead State Eagles go up against the Western Illinois Leathernecks, with tip-off scheduled for 16:30 on Saturday, February 21.

Morehead State should be able to cover the -8.5 line against Western Illinois. We’re confident of a strong showing and betting the favorites against the spread is the best play at odds of -112.

Morehead State Eagles got the win in their previous game. A 73-70 triumph occurred on the road when playing Eastern Illinois Panthers.

Western Illinois Leathernecks lost when they last took to the court. They were turned over 77-70 at home to Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles.

Head-to-Head Statistics

It was a 71-66 win for Morehead State when they last played WIU. Morehead State have triumphed in four of the previous 5 clashes between these teams.

NCAAB	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
Morehead State	16-12	2130	2120	10	10-2	6-10	4W
Western Illinois	4-23	1758	2095	-337	3-9	1-14	2L

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Morehead State vs Western Illinois Prediction & Picks

We dive into the best Morehead State vs Western Illinois betting angles, including a key match prediction, our correct score forecast and a value-focused bet builder. Read on for the full breakdown.

Game Prediction

The best betting angle could be Morehead State on the spread. You can land odds of -112 that the favorites are able to cover the -8.5 line and they're more than capable in this college showdown.

Our basketball predictions are rooted in solid team news and up-to-date form for each team. We also dig deep to uncover the most relevant stats that help guide and strengthen our college hoops picks.

Key Morehead State vs Western Illinois stats:

• The +8.5 line hasn’t been covered by WIU in 3 of their last 5 games.

MSU -8.5 Probability

According to the best betting apps, our pick has a 52.9% chance of delivering a return. Our experts think there’s a stronger chance of success and calculate the probability to be closer to 60%. This is why we regard this as a value wager.

There are bigger odds available to bettors who are prepared to move the line. By taking on more risk, you are able to get more juice from your selections as a result.

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Our Game Prediction

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Correct Score Prediction

Morehead State 81 - 69 Western Illinois

Rather than betting on Morehead State to win, there’s the option to try your luck when it comes to the correct score lines. Take a chance on a 81-69 triumph in their favor.

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Morehead State vs Western Illinois Odds

The odds and lines below are updated regularly and may differ from the prices shown in our picks, which are captured at the time of publication.

Morehead State are such big underdogs for this college game that some sportsbooks aren’t even offering the Moneyline. However, the spread is an attractive option for bettors as it presents a more level playing field.

There is a spread of 8.5 and total points has a line of 145.5. There are many ways to bet on basketball including the Totals. If you want to back Over 145.5, it’s -105.

Consider every angle when placing your college basketball wagers. The best sportsbooks have a huge selection of game lines and team props and it’s all about finding a bet which matches your prediction of the game.

Moneyline

MSU

-

WIU

-

Point Spread

MSU -8.5

-112

WIU +8.5

-108

Total Points

Under 145.5

-115

Over 145.5

-105

The gambling sites will have player props available for each game. Check out the various betting odds and take a view on whether a player’s Total Points, Three-Pointers, Blocks or Steals will hit over or under a certain line.

Micro betting is an exciting way to wager on college basketball. There are many live lines and it’s a simple case of predicting what is going to happen. Next Field Goal, where you select if the shot will be a two or three-pointer are among the options.

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Morehead State Stats

Western Illinois Stats

Moneyline

• 8 wins and 2 defeats in the last 10 games
• 5 wins and 5 defeats in the last 10 games on the road

Moneyline

• 1 win and 9 defeats in the last 10 games
• 2 wins and 8 defeats in the last 10 home games

Point Spread

• -8.5 Betting Line: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games
• -8.5 Betting Line on the Road: Have not covered the spread in any of the last 10 games on the road

Point Spread

• +8.5 Betting Line: Have covered the spread in 5 of the last 10 games
• +8.5 Betting Line at Home: Have covered the spread in 6 of the last 10 home games

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 144.30 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals on the Road: An average of 146.00 pts in the previous 10 games on the road
• Over 145.5: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 on the Road: Covered in 4 of the previous 10 games on the road
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 73.60 pts and allowed 70.70 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals on the Road: Have scored an average of 70.50 pts and allowed 75.50 pts in the last 10 games on the road

Total Points

• Game Totals: An average of 148.10 pts in the previous 10 games
• Game Totals at Home: An average of 141.80 pts in the previous 10 home games
• Over 145.5: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 games
• Over 145.5 at Home: Covered in 6 of the previous 10 home games
• Team Totals: Have scored an average of 66.20 pts and allowed 81.90 pts in the last 10 games
• Team Totals at Home: Have scored an average of 66.60 pts and allowed 75.20 pts in the last 10 home games

NCAAB Table Select Season 2025/20262024/20252023/20242022/20232021/20222020/20212019/2020

Ohio Valley	Overall	PF	PA	N. Pts	Home	Away	Strk
UT Martin	20-9	2078	1839	239	11-2	9-7	2L
Tennessee State	18-9	2190	2059	131	10-2	8-7	1W
Southeast Missouri	17-11	2101	1982	119	9-4	8-7	2W
SIU Edwardsville	17-11	2003	1816	187	8-5	9-6	2L
Morehead State	16-12	2130	2120	10	10-2	6-10	4W
Lindenwood	16-12	2213	2056	157	9-4	7-8	2L
Tennessee Tech	12-16	2078	2098	-20	7-6	5-10	2W
Little Rock	11-17	1971	2084	-113	6-4	5-13	1W
Eastern Illinois	11-17	1885	1970	-85	9-5	2-12	1L
Southern Indiana	6-21	1859	1991	-132	3-10	3-11	1W
Western Illinois	4-23	1758	2095	-337	3-9	1-14	2L

• Overall = Overall Wins-Losses
• PF = Total Points For
• PA = Total Points Against
• N. Pts = Point Differential
• Home = Home Record
• Away = Away Record
• Strk = Current Streak

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