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Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central prediction: North Carolina Central favored to win men's college basketball matchup [2/16/2026]
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Written by Mac Douglass, Senior Editor
Get Morgan State vs North Carolina Central predictions for college basketball Monday.
Men's college basketball action continues on Monday at 7:00 PM ET as Morgan State faces off with the favored North Carolina Central in men's college basketball action at McDougald-McLendon Arena.
Based on updated simulations, Dimers' proven college basketball model projects North Carolina Central as the most likely winner of the Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central game.
This article offers an expanded analysis of Monday's matchup, including an expanded look at the predicted score, best bets and picks.
Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central prediction: Who will win and cover?
Using trusted machine learning and statistical analysis, we have simulated the outcome of Monday's NCAA basketball game between Morgan State and North Carolina Central 10,000 times as part of our men's college basketball predictions coverage.
Our leading predictive model gives North Carolina Central a 66% chance of beating Morgan State. Our predicted final score has North Carolina Central winning 76-72.
According to our model, Morgan State (+5.5) has a 55% chance of covering the spread, while the 148.5-point over/under has a 51% chance of staying under.
Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central odds
We have researched the best men's college basketball odds in America for this game, which are listed here:
| Bet Type | Morgan State | North Carolina Central |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | +5.5 (-110) | -5.5 (-108) |
| Moneyline | +198 | -230 |
| Total | o148.5 (-110) | u148.5 (-105) |
All odds are correct at the time of publication and are subject to change.
Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central picks and best bet
After matching our predictions against the best current odds, we can reveal our picks for each of the major markets. Plus, find our best bet for the game below:
| Bet Type | Pick | Bet Now |
|---|---|---|
| Spread | Morgan State +5.5 | -110 |
| Moneyline | Morgan State | +198 |
| Total | Under 148.5 | -105 |
According to our men's college basketball best bets, the top play to make on this game is Morgan State +5.5 at the spread.
Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central game-day updates and essential details
Monday's men's college basketball action between North Carolina Central and Morgan State at McDougald-McLendon Arena is scheduled to start at 7:00 PM ET.
- Who: Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central
- Date: Monday, February 16, 2026
- Time: 7:00 PM ET/4:00PM PT
- Venue: McDougald-McLendon Arena
Conclusion
We predict North Carolina Central, with a 66% win probability, will likely beat Morgan State on Monday.
AI and automation have enhanced this article to quickly deliver accurate Morgan State vs. North Carolina Central insights, with human oversight ensuring high editorial quality. Our predictions are based on up-to-date data to help you make informed decisions. For additional resources and advice on responsible gambling, please call 1-800-GAMBLER.
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Mac Douglass specializes in NFL previews for the NFC South and NFC East, MLB best bets, Formula 1 race previews, and professional tennis insights. Combining predictive simulations and data-driven sports analysis, Mac provides in-depth content to elevate the betting experience for sports fans.
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