The Morehead State Eagles (12-12, 6-5 OVC) will be at Lantz Arena to take on the Eastern Illinois Panthers (11-12, 4-7 OVC) in an OVC matchup. Action starts at 4:15 p.m. ET on Saturday, February 8, 2020.
Morehead State Eagles at Eastern Illinois Panthers ATS Odds
In their last matchup, the Panthers lost to the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, 91-84, while the Eagles beat the SIUE Cougars, 58-49.
Morehead State dominated nearly every stat category in the game. They had a free throw rate of 0.136 (matching their season average) and a turnover percentage of 10.7 (better than their season average of 15.5). SIUE had marks of 0.087 and 14.8, respectively, for those same stats. Eastern Illinois, on the other hand, had a better offensive rebounding percentage (28.9 vs. 25.0). Eastern Illinois was led by Josiah Wallace, who finished with 25 points and six rebounds. Meanwhile, Justin Thomas had a solid performance for Morehead State, finishing with 11 points, six rebounds and five assists.
In their first matchup this season, Thomas led the Eagles to a 69-66 victory. He scored a game-high 18 points. Morehead State’s 0.380 free throw rate was their biggest advantage over Eastern Illinois, who had a mark of 0.273.
It will be a matchup of conflicting styles as the fast-breaking Panthers (ranked 87th in the NCAA in possessions per game) will look to push the more methodical Eagles (199th in possessions per game).
Morehead State Eagles at Eastern Illinois Panthers Pick
Free Basketball Tip: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Illinois ranks 34th in blocks per game (4.6) while Morehead State ranks 166th in blocks allowed per game (5.2).
- The Eagles rank 80th in assists per game (14.2) while the Panthers rank 89th in assists allowed per game (11.8).
- Eastern Illinois ranks 234th in three pointers attempted per game (19.3) while Morehead State ranks 235th (19.3).
- The Panthers average 37.1 rebounds per game, which ranks 95th in the NCAA. The Eagles rank 225th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- Eastern Illinois averages 7.7 steals per game, which ranks 52nd in the country. Morehead State ranks 66th in steals allowed per game (5.8).
Bettings Trends:
- The Eagles have scored an equal number of points as their opponents. On the season, Morehead State has defeated opponents by an average of 1.6 points.
- During their last five games, the Panthers have scored an average of 74.8 points per game (0.5 below their season average) and allowed an average of 74.8 points per game (5.5 above their season average).
