The Morehead State Eagles (9-16, 5-7 OVC) welcome the Eastern Kentucky Colonels (11-14, 4-8 OVC) to Ellis T Johnson Arena. The Colonels look to put an end to an eight-game road losing streak. Action starts at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 14, 2019.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels at Morehead State Eagles ATS Odds
In their last contest, the Eagles were beaten by the Belmont Bruins, 96-86, while the Colonels beat the Tennessee State Tigers, 75-65.
Eastern Kentucky dominated nearly every facet of the game. They had a phenomenal free throw rate of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.221) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 28.6 (above their season average of 27.6). For those same stats, Tennessee State recorded marks of 0.121 and 23.3, respectively. Morehead State, on the other hand, had an offensive rebounding percentage of 37.8 (above their season average of 30.4). Morehead State was led by Lamontray Harris, who finished with 20 points and eight rebounds. Jomaru Brown, meanwhile played a key role for Eastern Kentucky with 30 points and five rebounds.
This was a highly contested series last year. Each won one of the two games played against each other last season. In the most recent game, the Eagles won 70-66. Morehead State had a much better turnover percentage (11.1 vs. 21.3). Eastern Kentucky, on the other hand, did a great job of converting from the charity stripe (24-33; 72.7 percent). This will be the first meeting of the year between these two teams.
Contrasting tempos will be on display in this meeting. Eastern Kentucky prefers an up-tempo style of play (second in possessions per game), while Morehead State is methodical (114th in possessions per game).
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs. Morehead State Eagles Betting Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Eastern Kentucky, ATS Winner – Eastern Kentucky, O/U – Under
Betting Notes:
- Eastern Kentucky ranks 51st in rebounds per game (38.2) while Morehead State ranks 235th in rebounds allowed per game (37.0).
- The Colonels average 15.0 assists per game, which ranks 63rd in the country. The Eagles rank 178th in assists allowed per game (14.1).
- Eastern Kentucky blocks 3.4 opponent shots per game, which ranks 107th in the country. Morehead State ranks 174th in blocks allowed per game (4.8).
- The Colonels rank 31st in three pointers attempted per game (27.0) while the Eagles rank 178th in three pointers allowed per game (23.1).
- Eastern Kentucky ranks first in steals per game (10.8) while Morehead State ranks 142nd (6.2).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 79.4 points per game (4.6 above their season average) and allowed an average of 83.0 points per game (4.6 above their season average).
- The Colonels have been outscored by an average of 4.2 points in their last five games. On the season, Eastern Kentucky has defeated opponents by an average of 1.0 point.
