The Belmont Bruins (18-4, 9-2 OVC) visit Ellis T Johnson Arena to go head-to-head with the Morehead State Eagles (9-15, 5-6 OVC). The Bruins will try to extend their six-game winning streak. Action starts at 4:35 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 9, 2019.
Belmont Bruins at Morehead State Eagles ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Eagles lost a winnable game to the Tennessee State Tigers, 81-80, while the Bruins easily got past the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 83-65.
Belmont played a nearly perfect game. They had an absurd offensive rebounding percentage of 33.3 (above their season average of 25.1) and an effective field goal percentage of 0.563 (below their season average of 0.567). For those same stats, Eastern Kentucky was 10.8 and 0.449, respectively. Morehead State, meanwhile, had a much better turnover percentage (11.3 vs. 17.5). Morehead State’s A.J. Hicks played well, recording 29 points. Belmont was lifted by Kevin McClain, who finished with 27 points, 12 rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Nick Muszynski led the Bruins to a 77-60 win. He produced 20 points, nine rebounds and six assists. The Bruins’ 25.9 offensive rebounding percentage was their biggest strength over the Eagles, who had a mark of 16.2.
The Bruins’ McClain has been playing well over his last five games, averaging 22 points,3.4 assists per game. Meanwhile, Jordan Walker has averaged 20 points,3.6 assists during that same time frame for the Eagles.
Belmont could have a tough time creating turnovers. Morehead State ranks 95th in the NCAA at avoiding errors (turnover percentage of 17.7 percent), while Belmont forces the 48th-fewest turnovers (16.8 percent). Additionally, the Bruins rank 33rd in offensive efficiency (113.5), while the Eagles rank 300th in defensive efficiency (108.4).
Belmont at Morehead State Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Belmont ranks 23rd in rebounds per game (39.9) while Morehead State ranks 236th in rebounds allowed per game (37.3).
- The Bruins rank 54th in blocks per game (4.1) while the Eagles rank 173rd in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- Belmont ranks 72nd in steals per game (7.0) while Morehead State ranks 100th in steals allowed per game (6.1).
- The Bruins rank fourth in assists per game (19.8) while the Eagles rank 179th in assists allowed per game (13.9).
- Belmont ranks 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while Morehead State ranks 164th in three pointers allowed per game (22.8).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 87.4 points per game (0.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 72.2 points per game (3.4 below their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 0.4, down from 3.3 for the season.
