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As the Eastern Illinois Panthers prepare to host the Morehead State Eagles on February 19, 2026, both teams are looking to solidify their positions within the competitive NCAA landscape. The Panthers come into this matchup with a mixed bag of recent form, securing two victories in their last five outings. This inconsistency has raised questions about their tactical cohesion and ability to capitalize on home-court advantage.
On the other side, the Eagles have demonstrated a slightly stronger performance, winning three of their last five games. Their recent success can be attributed to effective ball movement and disciplined defense, which have allowed them to secure key victories against formidable opponents. This tactical approach will be essential as they face a Panthers squad eager to rebound from previous setbacks.
Bookmakers currently favor the Panthers with odds of 1.97 for a home win, compared to 1.7 for the Eagles’ victory, reflecting close expectations for this contest. Our model gives a narrow edge to Eastern Illinois at 50.2% for a home win, leaving just under 50% probability for a Morehead State victory. With both teams eyeing crucial points, this matchup promises to be tightly contested, making for an intriguing college basketball showdown.
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| Eastern Illinois 46.3% |
Morehead State 53.7% |
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1.97 | 1.70 |
Latest Results
| 14.02.26 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Arkansas-Little Rock Trojans basketball – 78:72 10.02.26 Western Illinois Leathernecks basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 79:70 07.02.26 Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 54:60 05.02.26 Tennessee State Tigers basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 77:68 31.01.26 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball – 59:77 |
14.02.26 Morehead State Eagles basketball – Tennessee State Tigers basketball – 94:86 12.02.26 Morehead State Eagles basketball – Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles basketball – 73:66 07.02.26 Tennessee-Martin Skyhawks basketball – Morehead State Eagles basketball – 55:61 05.02.26 Southeast Missouri State Redhawks basketball – Morehead State Eagles basketball – 82:70 31.01.26 Morehead State Eagles basketball – Lindenwood Lions basketball – 78:79 |
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Latest Head To Head
| 24.01.26 Morehead State Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 73:68 22.02.25 Morehead State Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 62:67 23.01.25 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Morehead State Eagles basketball – 66:73 10.02.24 Morehead State Eagles basketball – Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – 69:57 11.01.24 Eastern Illinois Panthers basketball – Morehead State Eagles basketball – 52:78 |
Standings
NCAA College Basketball Outrights
1. Michigan Wolverines: 4.55 (13.28%)
2. Arizona Wildcats: 6.3 (9.59%)
3. Duke Blue Devils: 7.1 (8.51%)
4. Houston Cougars: 8.5 (7.11%)
5. Iowa State: 12.2 (4.95%)
6. Florida Gators: 12.4 (4.87%)
7. Illinois Fighting Illini: 13.2 (4.58%)
8. Connecticut Huskies: 15.2 (3.98%)
9. Purdue Boilermakers: 20.8 (2.91%)
10. Kansas Jayhawks: 21 (2.88%)
11. Texas Tech: 22 (2.75%)
12. Gonzaga Bulldogs: 36 (1.68%)
13. Nebraska Cornhuskers: 37 (1.63%)
14. St. Johns Sonics: 50 (1.21%)
15. Michigan State Spartans W: 50 (1.21%)
16. Vanderbilt Commodores: 50.2 (1.2%)
17. Arkansas Razorbacks: 50.2 (1.2%)
18. Michigan State: 50.25 (1.2%)
19. Louisville: 53.4 (1.13%)
20. Alabama Crimson Tide: 53.4 (1.13%)
21. St. Johns Red Storm: 54.25 (1.11%)
22. Tennessee Volunteers: 57.4 (1.05%)
23. Virginia Cavaliers: 76.2 (0.79%)
24. North Carolina: 76.2 (0.79%)
25. Kentucky Wildcats: 76.2 (0.79%)
26. Wisconsin Badgers: 80.2 (0.75%)
27. Brigham Young: 93.4 (0.65%)
28. VCU Rams: 100 (0.6%)
29. UC Irvine: 100 (0.6%)
30. High Point: 100 (0.6%)
31. Liberty: 100 (0.6%)
32. St. Marys (CA): 100 (0.6%)
33. McNeese State: 100 (0.6%)
34. Utah State: 100 (0.6%)
35. Yale: 100 (0.6%)
36. Saint Marys: 100 (0.6%)
37. Miami Hurricanes W: 100 (0.6%)
38. Iowa Hawkeyes: 100.2 (0.6%)
39. St. Louis Billikens: 100.2 (0.6%)
40. Clemson: 105.2 (0.57%)
41. Auburn Tigers: 110.2 (0.55%)
42. NC State: 110.2 (0.55%)
43. UCF Knights: 120.2 (0.5%)
44. Texas A&M: 120.2 (0.5%)
45. Villanova Wildcats: 130.2 (0.46%)
46. Indiana Hoosiers: 130.2 (0.46%)
47. SMU Mustangs: 130.2 (0.46%)
48. Texas Longhorns: 130.2 (0.46%)
49. UCLA: 130.2 (0.46%)
50. Miami (FL): 137.75 (0.44%)
51. Ohio State Buckeyes: 150.2 (0.4%)
52. Georgia Bulldogs: 150.2 (0.4%)
53. USC Trojans: 150.2 (0.4%)
54. Virginia Tech: 180.2 (0.34%)
55. Seton Hall Pirates: 180.2 (0.34%)
56. New Mexico: 180.2 (0.34%)
57. San Diego State: 180.2 (0.34%)
58. Oklahoma State: 180.2 (0.34%)
59. Missouri Tigers: 230.2 (0.26%)
60. Santa Clara: 230.2 (0.26%)
61. Miami (Ohio): 230.2 (0.26%)
62. TCU: 280.2 (0.22%)
63. Baylor Bears: 501 (0.12%)
64. California Golden Bears: 1001 (0.06%)
65. Ole Miss Rebels: 1001 (0.06%)
66. West Virginia: 1001 (0.06%)
67. Syracuse Orange: 1001 (0.06%)
68. Oklahoma Sooners: 1001 (0.06%)
69. Stanford Cardinal: 1001 (0.06%)
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