- Morehead State (12-4) is a -9.5 point favorite vs Western Illinois (9-7)
- Total (Over/Under): 129.5 points
- Western Illinois / Morehead State TV channel: ESPN+
The Western Illinois Leathernecks (9-7) visit Johnson Arena to take on the Morehead State Eagles (12-4) on Jan. 27. Tip off is scheduled for 3:30pm EST in Morehead, KY.
Morehead State is the betting favorite in this game, with the spread sitting at -9.5 (-115).
The Western Illinois vs. Morehead State Over/Under is 129.5 total points.
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Western Illinois vs. Morehead State Odds, Spread, Over/Under
| Spread | Total (O/U) | Moneyline | |
| Western Illinois | +9.5 -105 | O 129.5 -110 | +400 |
| Morehead State | -9.5 -115 | U 129.5 -110 | -550 |
Western Illinois vs Morehead State Prediction for Today:
The winning team model predicts Morehead State will win this college basketball game with 84.6% confidence, based on game simulations, player injuries, key player performances and recent matchups.
Western Illinois vs Morehead State Spread Prediction:
Based on recent against-the-spread trends, the spread model predicts Western Illinois will cover the spread with 51.0% confidence for today’s game.
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Western Illinois Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Game Total Under in 17 of their last 25 games (+7.80 Units / 27% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the 1H Moneyline in 14 of their last 25 games (+6.10 Units / 21% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Team Total Under in 16 of their last 25 games (+5.75 Units / 20% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Moneyline in 8 of their last 14 away games (+5.50 Units / 37% ROI)
- Western Illinois has hit the Game Total Under in 15 of their last 25 games (+5.10 Units / 19% ROI)
Morehead State Basketball Best Bets Today:
- Morehead State has hit the Moneyline in 20 of their last 26 games (+21.15 Units / 35% ROI)
- Morehead State have covered the Spread in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.30 Units / 43% ROI)
- Morehead State have covered the 1H Spread in 21 of their last 28 games (+13.00 Units / 40% ROI)
- Morehead State has hit the 1H Moneyline in 19 of their last 28 games (+12.15 Units / 25% ROI)
- Morehead State has hit the Game Total Under in 17 of their last 28 games (+4.95 Units / 16% ROI)
Western Illinois Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Western Illinois has a 9-7 record against the spread this college basketball season (+1.4 Units / 8% ROI).
- 9-5 when betting on the Moneyline for +6.75 Units / 33.83% ROI
- 4-12 when betting the Over for -9.2 Units / -52.27% ROI
- 12-4 when betting the Under for +7.6 Units / 43.18% ROI
Morehead State Basketball Against the Spread Record (ATS)
Morehead State has a 12-4 record against the spread this college basketball season (+7.6 Units / 43.3% ROI).
- 11-3 when betting on the Moneyline for +7.65 Units / 20.43% ROI
- 9-7 when betting the Over for +1.3 Units / 7.37% ROI
- 7-9 when betting the Under for -2.85 Units / -16.24% ROI
Western Illinois Offensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois is shooting 61% from the free throw line (261/429) this season — lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 71%
Western Illinois has averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (273 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 4th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Western Illinois has averaged 13.6 offensive rebounds per game (273 rebounds/20 games) this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 9.4
Western Illinois is shooting 44% (517/1,179) this season — 5th lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 44%
Morehead State Offensive Stats & Trends:
Morehead State has made 9.3 three-pointers per game this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.9
Morehead State has an eFG% of 55% this season — best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 50%
Morehead State has an eFG% of 55% this season — tied for 27th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 51%
Morehead State has averaged 12.6 offensive rebounds per game (251 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 12th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 10.0
Western Illinois Defensive Stats & Trends:
Western Illinois has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (542 rebounds/20 games) this season — tied for 20th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Western Illinois has averaged 5.4 steals per game (108 steals/20 games) this season — tied for 22nd lowest among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 6.8
Western Illinois has averaged 5.4 steals per game (108 steals/20 games) this season — 2nd lowest among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 6.2
Western Illinois has averaged 27.1 defensive rebounds per game (542 rebounds/20 games) this season — 3rd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Morehead State Defensive Stats & Trends:
Morehead State has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (547 rebounds/20 games) this season — 2nd best among Ohio Valley Teams; League Avg: 24.7
Morehead State has allowed 65.3 points per game (3,528 points/54 games) since the start of the 2022-23 season — best among Ohio Valley Teams ; League Avg: 72.8
Morehead State has averaged 27.4 defensive rebounds per game (547 rebounds/20 games) this season — 17th best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 24.8
Morehead State has allowed opponents to shoot 39% (443/1,150) this season — 2nd best among Division 1 Teams; League Avg: 43%
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