The Shockers will play the Pirates on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Your timezone's tip off time is 7:00 pm EST. Check local listings or your nearest streaming app for coverage.
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Table of Contents
- Matchup Stats
- Moneyline Mage
- Best Odds
- Interactive Odds Example
- Prop Bets
- Team Standings
- Futures Odds
- Team Pages
- Other Games Today
Key Matchup Stats
Looking into the second half of the 2025-26 college basketball season, Wichita State and East Carolina are set to hit the hardwood on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026. Luckily, we have some clear performance trends emerging now that each team has more than a dozen games under their belts. Use the following data to help analyze this matchup and to place an intelligent wager on its ultimate outcome.
- SportsBetting3.com Power Rankings - With the 2025-26 season in full stride, Wichita State currently has a 98.00 conference power ranking, while the SportsBetting3.com conference power ranking for East Carolina is 94.00.
- Away Wichita State - Wichita State starts this game with a 4-4 record as an away team, ranking them 4th in the American Conference for away team wins.
- Home East Carolina - East Carolina meets Wichita State boasting a 6-8 record as a home team. They currently rank 5th in the American Conference for home team wins.
- Conference Win Percentage - Wichita State currently ranks 2nd (0.615) in the American Conference, with East Carolina now standing 8th (0.333) for their conference win percentage in the 2025 American Conference for the 2025-26 college basketball season.
- Overall Win Percentage - Wichita State has a 0.615 overall win percentage, with East Carolina matching up with a 0.360 overall win percentage.
- Team Records - Wichita State currently possesses 16-10 regular season overall record. Meanwhile, East Carolina has tallied a 9-16 standing as the 2025-26 college basketball season continues to unfold.
Moneyline Mage
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Gather 'round, basketball fans! Wednesday night features Wichita State at East Carolina.
Wichita State, with a 16-10 overall record, faces East Carolina, with a 9-16 record. College basketball conference records are crucial for tournament seeding. Wichita State stands at 8-5 in the American Conference, while East Carolina is 4-8.
Wichita State has won their last game, while East Carolina has won their last 2 games. Review the tables below to find the best point spread, total, and moneylines for this game. You can bet on college basketball legally at BetRivers and BetMGM. We've also listed each team's futures odds and current standings below. Let the magic of college basketball unfold on the court!
Best Shockers at Pirates Odds
| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite Wichita State |
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| Underdog East Carolina | Favorite Wichita State |
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Matchup Odds FAQs
Wichita State is a -8.5 -102 point spread favorite at BetMGM, while East Carolina is a +8.5 -118 point spread underdog at BetMGM.
The best over line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, which means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the over. The best under line is 149.5 -110 points at BetMGM, and that means you risk $110 to win $100 betting the under.
Wichita State is a -375 moneyline favorite at BetMGM and East Carolina is a +290 moneyline underdog at BetMGM.
College Basketball Odds Example
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Game |
Bet |
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Wichita State
East Carolina
2/18/26 7:00pm EST | -8.5 -102+8.5 -118 |
Underdog East Carolina - East Carolina bettors risk $100 to win $84.75 at -118 odds.
A +8.5 East Carolina underdog bet wins if they lose by 8 or fewer, tie, or win outright. Your bet loses if they lose by 9 or more.
Favorite Wichita State - Wichita State bettors risk $100 to win $98.04 at -102 odds.
A -8.5 Wichita State favorite bet wins if they win by 9 or more. Your bet loses if they win by 8 or fewer, tie, or lose outright.
Wichita State at East Carolina Prop Bets
Important Note: Some states expressly forbid individual college athlete prop bets. The following wagers may not be available depending on your particular state laws.
Bet |
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Wichita State
East Carolina
First to 5 Points
2/18/26 7:00pm EST | -155+110Bet |
Wichita State
East Carolina
First to 10 Points
2/18/26 7:00pm EST | -175+125Bet |
Wichita State
East Carolina
First to 15 Points
2/18/26 7:00pm EST | -190+135Bet |
Wichita State
East Carolina
Game to Overtime
2/18/26 7:00pm EST | Yes +900No -5000Bet |
Team Standings
| Team | W-L | Win% | Home | Away | Conf | CGB | Conf% | Strk |
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| Wichita State | 24-12 | 0.667 | 15-3 | 8-5 | 13-5 | +2 | 0.722 | L1 |
| East Carolina | 11-20 | 0.355 | 7-10 | 4-8 | 6-12 | +9 | 0.333 | L2 |
Wichita State & East Carolina Futures Odds
Latest College Basketball Championship odds, if available, for each team. Review March Madness odds for other teams and learn how to bet on the college basketball tournament. Also be sure to read Ron Halfback's Final Four write-up.
Wichita State Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM Wichita State YR: futures available
East Carolina Championship OddsNo NCAA Men's Basketball Tournament TM East Carolina YR: futures available
Wichita State & East Carolina Team Pages
Review each team's futures odds, betting bonuses, current standings and other valuable information on our exclusive team betting odds pages. Team betting odds and stats update throughout the season:
How to Bet on the Game
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How to Bet on the Wichita State vs East Carolina College Basketball Game
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Open a new sports betting account before game time.
Review our list of sports betting sites. Open a new account before the game starts on Wednesday, February 18th, 2026 at 7:00 pm EST, making sure to enter all your personal details correctly. Don't forget to add your bonus code.
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Visit the sportsbook’s cashier, banking, or deposit page.
Navigate to the sportsbook's deposit page. Use your Visa card or MasterCard, or deposit with a bank transfer, or other methods like Paypal.
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Tap to the sportsbook's College Basketball page, look for the Wichita State vs East Carolina Game.
Navigate to the sportsbook's College Basketball page. Next, look for live or upcoming matchups. Select the Wichita State vs East Carolina Game.
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Choose your bet and place a wager.
Choose your bet and then use the funds you deposited to place a wager. The sportsbook will pay your winnings or deduct a losing wager from your account balance after the game.
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