Morehead State vs Eastern Illinois Prediction, Odds & Best Bets Today – NCAAB, Jan. 23

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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  • Morehead State is a -3.5 point favorite vs Eastern Illinois
  • Total (Over/Under): 130.5 points
  • Morehead State / Eastern Illinois TV channel: ESPNU

The Morehead State Eagles visit Lantz Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers on Jan. 23. Tip off is scheduled for 9:00pm EST in Charleston, IL, USA.

Morehead State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -3.5 (-118).

The Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois Over/Under is 130.5 total points.

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

SpreadTotal (O/U)Moneyline
Morehead State-3.5 -118O 130.5 -110-190
Eastern Illinois +3.5 -102U 130.5 -110+155

Morehead State vs Eastern Illinois Prediction for Today:

The winning team model predicts Morehead State will win this college basketball game with 79.9% 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 Morehead State will cover the spread with 60.2% confidence for today’s game.


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  • Morehead State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 31 games (+6.10 Units / 7% ROI)
  • Morehead State has hit the Game Total Under in 19 of their last 31 games (+5.80 Units / 17% ROI)
  • Morehead State has hit the Team Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.38 Units / 10% ROI)
  • Morehead State has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 18 of their last 31 games (+3.13 Units / 9% ROI)
  • Morehead State have covered the Spread in 10 of their last 18 away games (+1.15 Units / 6% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 12 of their last 28 games (+9.50 Units / 29% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois have covered the 1H Spread in 18 of their last 28 games (+8.55 Units / 26% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+6.70 Units / 48% ROI)
  • Eastern Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 9 of their last 12 games at home (+5.70 Units / 43% ROI)

Morehead State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Morehead State has a 10-6 record against the spread this college basketball season (+3.4 Units / 19.32% ROI).

  • 9-7 when betting on the Moneyline for +1.65 Units / 6.65% ROI
  • 5-11 when betting the Over for -7.15 Units / -40.51% ROI
  • 11-5 when betting the Under for +5.5 Units / 31.34% ROI

Eastern Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)

Eastern Illinois has a 6-9 record against the spread this college basketball season (-3.9 Units / -23.64% ROI).

  • 2-13 when betting on the Moneyline for -11.6 Units / -69.46% ROI
  • 7-8 when betting the Over for -1.8 Units / -10.91% ROI
  • 8-7 when betting the Under for +0.3 Units / 1.82% ROI

Morehead State Offensive Stats & Trends:

Morehead State made 9.6 three-pointers per game last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.8

Morehead State attempted 895 threes last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Morehead State had a TS% of 51% last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 46%

Morehead State had an eFG% of 55% last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 49%

Eastern Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 1.13 points per shot (2,144 points/1,894 shots) last season — tied for 7th lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Eastern Illinois had 16.5 free throw attempts per game last season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 19.1

Eastern Illinois averaged 9.9 turnovers per game (306 turnovers/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 11.5

Eastern Illinois has averaged 1.14 points per shot (3,391 points/2,962 shots) since the start of the 2023-24 season — tied for 3rd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 1.25

Morehead State Defensive Stats & Trends:

Morehead State has averaged 5.8 steals per game (111 steals/19 games) this season — lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 7.6

Morehead State averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (903 rebounds/34 games) last season — tied for 46th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.5

Morehead State averaged 26.6 defensive rebounds per game (903 rebounds/34 games) last season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.3

Morehead State averaged 5.9 steals per game (199 steals/34 games) last season — tied for 4th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:

Eastern Illinois averaged 8.2 steals per game (253 steals/31 games) last season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2

Eastern Illinois has averaged 8.4 steals per game (412 steals/49 games) since the start of the 2023-24 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.7

Eastern Illinois stole the ball 253 times last season — most among Ohio Valley Teams

Eastern Illinois has averaged 23.3 defensive rebounds per game (420 rebounds/18 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.5


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