West Georgia vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction 2/18/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The West Georgia Wolves and Eastern Kentucky Colonels meet Wednesday in college basketball action at the Baptist Health Arena. Here’s a West Georgia vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction. This article will include a West Georgia vs Eastern Kentucky Pick.

West Georgia Wolves Betting Preview

The West Georgia Wolves beat North Alabama, lost to Central Arkansas, and they play Queens next. West Georgia has lost 8 of its last 11 games.

The West Georgia Wolves are averaging 78.9 points on 43.9 percent shooting and allowing 83.1 points on 47.1 percent shooting. Shelton Williams-Dryden is averaging 20.6 points and 9.5 rebounds, while Josh Smith is averaging 16 points and 2.2 assists. Chas Lewless is the third double-digit scorer and Malcom Noel is grabbing 1.7 rebounds. The West Georgia Wolves are shooting 34.7 percent from beyond the arc and 70.6 percent from the free-throw line. The West Georgia Wolves are allowing 35.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.6 rebounds per game.

Eastern Kentucky Colonels Betting Preview

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels lost to Lipscomb and North Alabama, and they play Bellarmine next. Eastern Kentucky has lost 6 of its last 8 games.

The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are averaging 83.1 points on 43.4 percent shooting and allowing 83.8 points on 47.5 percent shooting. Juan Cranford Jr. is averaging 12.6 points and 2.6 rebounds, while Montavious Myrick is averaging 11.7 points and 1.8 assists. Turner Buttry is the third double-digit scorer and MJ Williams is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are shooting 34.3 percent from beyond the arc and 72.1 percent from the free throw line. The Eastern Kentucky Colonels are allowing 35.4 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34 rebounds per game.

Why the Eastern Kentucky Colonels will win

• Eastern Kentucky has won 10 of its last 11 home games against Conference opponents.
• West Georgia has lost five of its last six road games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
• Eastern Kentucky has won the first half in 13 of its last 17 home night games against the ASUN Conference.

Why the West Georgia Wolves will win

• Eastern Kentucky has lost six of its last eight games against non-AP-ranked opponents.

Matchup/League Facts

• Eastern Kentucky ranks 20th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.4).
• Eastern Kentucky ranks T49th among Division 1 teams for opponent blocks per game this season (2.7).
• West Georgia ranks 25th among Division 1 teams for field goal attempts per game this season (63.1).

West Georgia vs Eastern Kentucky Prediction

Two teams going nowhere fast, Eastern Kentucky will have the edge at home. I’m still not excited to lay points with either struggling team. West Georgia beat Eastern Kentucky in early January, scoring 88 points on 54 percent shooting. West Georgia looked real comfortable in the victory. Eastern Kentucky doesn’t play much defense. West Georgia is a profitable 14-10 ATS on the season, while Eastern Kentucky is 10-15 ATS. If forced to pick a side, I want the points in my pocket. Give me West Georgia.

Randy Chambers's Pick: West Georgia +5.5