College Basketball Early Line Moves (2/18/2026)

(Updated 2/18 at 8:00am EST)

Kansas @ Oklahoma State
Open: Kansas -7.5
Current: Kansas -5.5
Move: 2 Points ➡️ Oklahoma State
Key Read: Early action coming in the home underdog, causing this line to move a full 2 points toward Oklahoma State. This is a back-to-back home spot for Oklahoma State, while Kansas will play its second consecutive road game.

Illinois @ USC
Open: Illinois -10
Current: Illinois -8.5
Move: 1.5 Points ➡️ USC
Key Read: Illinois holds the #1-ranked offense in the nation, coming off a 20-point win against Indiana on Sunday. USC has not lost a home game by double digits all season.

Dayton @ George Mason
Open: George Mason -1
Current: George Mason -2
Move: 1 Point ➡️ George Mason
Key Read: Dayton has lost four consecutive road games, while George Mason has only lost one home game the entire season. Early respected money appears to be hitting the home team, with the oddsmakers moving the line a point toward George Mason.

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