| MATCHUP | Old Dominion Monarchs | Southern Mississippi Golden Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 10-18 | 12-12 |
| Spread | +5.5 -115 | -5.5 -105 |
| Moneyline | +180 | -218 |
| Total | Over 147.5 (-112) | Under 147.5 (-108) |
| Where | Reed Green Coliseum, Hattiesburg, MS | |
| When | Saturday, February 21, 2026 | |
| Time | 03:00 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
Old Dominion Monarchs Betting Preview
The Old Dominion Monarchs beat Georgia State and Louisiana, and they play Marshall next. Old Dominion has split its last 10 games.
The Old Dominion Monarchs are averaging 77.5 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 79.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting. KC Shaw is averaging 17 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Jordan Battle is averaging 14 points and 4.8 rebounds. LJ Thomas is the third double-digit scorer, and Robert Davis Jr. is dishing 1.5 assists. The Old Dominion Monarchs are shooting 33.9 percent from beyond the arc and 72.3 percent from the free throw line. The Old Dominion Monarchs are allowing 31.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.8 rebounds per game.
Southern Miss Golden Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles lost to South Alabama, beat Troy, and play Arkansas State next. Southern Miss has lost 7 of its last 10 games.
The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are averaging 73.4 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 73.3 points on 43.5 percent shooting. Tylik Weeks is averaging 18.4 points and 5.9 rebounds, while Isaac Taveras is averaging 15.1 points and 2.2 assists. Djahi Binet is the third double-digit scorer, and Dylan Brumfield is dishing 2.9 assists. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are shooting 29.2 percent from beyond the arc and 74 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Miss Golden Eagles are allowing 35.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.3 rebounds per game.
Why the Southern Miss Golden Eagles will win
- Southern Miss has won 20 of its last 21 day games at Reed Green Coliseum against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Old Dominion has lost 14 of its last 17 day games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Old Dominion Monarchs will win
- Southern Miss has lost each of its last three games following a home win.
- Old Dominion has won three of its last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Five of Southern Miss’ last six home games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 138 or fewer points.
- Four of Old Dominion’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 150+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southern Miss ranks 46th among Division 1 teams for free throw attempts per game this season (24.0).
Old Dominion vs Southern Mississippi Prediction
Southern Mississippi should be favored at home and is probably the better team, but I’m just not impressed. Southern Mississippi has lost 7 of its last 10 games, and a lot of those games were winnable. Old Dominion hasn’t had a great season in its own right, but it has won 3 of its last 4 games, and that includes an upset over Ohio. Old Dominion also nearly beat Marshall. Old Dominion could easily be 4-0 SU and ATS in its last 4 games. I’ll take a stab with the free buckets.