Morehead State vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 11

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Eastern Illinois coach Marty Simmons reacts during the first half of an NCAA college basketball game against Illinois, Monday, Nov. 7, 2022, in Champaign, Ill.
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BetMGM Betting @BETMGM Jan 11, 2024, 11:44 AM
  • Morehead State (9-3) is a -7.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois (6-6)
  • Total (Over/Under): 133.5 points
  • Morehead State / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPN+

The Morehead State Eagles (9-3) visit Groniger Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers (6-6) on Jan. 11. Tip off is scheduled for 8:30pm EST in Charleston, IL.

Morehead State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -7.5 (-115).

The Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 133.5 total points.

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Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois Odds, Spread, Over/Under

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Morehead State-7.5 -115O 133.5 -110-350
Eastern Illinois +7.5 -105U 133.5 -110+270

Morehead State vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Morehead State will win this college basketball game with 77.7% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.

Morehead State vs Eastern Illinois Spread Prediction:

Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Eastern Illinois will cover the spread with 53.7% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Morehead State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 27 games (+23.25 Units / 43% ROI)
  • Morehead State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 20 of their last 29 games (+14.85 Units / 33% ROI)
  • Morehead State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 29 games (+14.15 Units / 42% ROI)
  • Morehead State have covered the Spread in 20 of their last 29 games (+10.10 Units / 32% ROI)
  • Morehead State has hit the Team Total Over in 18 of their last 29 games (+5.40 Units / 16% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 7 of their last 10 games at home (+3.45 Units / 30% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Over in 13 of their last 26 games (+1.35 Units / 4% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Over in 13 of their last 26 games (+0.90 Units / 3% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 7 of their last 23 games (+0.60 Units / 2% ROI)

Morehead State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Morehead State has a 9-3 record against the spread this college basketball season (+5.7 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 8-2 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.75 Units / 0% ROI
  • 8-4 when betting the Over for +3.6 Units / 0% ROI
  • 4-8 when betting the Under for -4.8 Units / 0% ROI

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 6-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (-0.6 Units / 0% ROI).

  • 4-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +3.5 Units / 0% ROI
  • 3-7 when betting the Over for -4.7 Units / 0% ROI
  • 7-3 when betting the Under for +3.7 Units / 0% ROI

Morehead State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Morehead State has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 50%

Morehead State has averaged 15.9 assists per game (255 assists/16 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 13.0

Morehead State has averaged 11.4 turnovers per game (570 turnovers/50 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.2

Morehead State has averaged 1.30 points per shot (1,257 points/969 shots) this season — tied for 42nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has averaged 1.17 points per shot (3,282 points/2,794 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — tied for 16th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.24

Eastern Illinois has an eFG% of 49% this season — 41st lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%

Eastern Illinois has a 24% free throw rate (242 free throw attempts/994 field goal attempts) this season — tied for 14th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Illinois has averaged 11.1 turnovers per game (177 turnovers/16 games) this season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 12.1

Morehead State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Morehead State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (101/349) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 33%

Morehead State has allowed opponents to shoot 38% (353/935) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 43%

Morehead State has allowed an average of 1.14 points per shot (3,279 points/2,867 shots) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 1.24

Morehead State has allowed opponents to shoot 29% from three (101/349) this season — tied for 10th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 33%

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.3 steals per game (392 steals/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.6

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.2 steals per game (132 steals/16 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.3

Eastern Illinois has 132 steals this season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois has forced 14.1 turnovers per game (664 turnovers/47 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 12.4


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