The Morehead State Eagles (11-18, 7-9 OVC) wrap up their home schedule at Ellis T Johnson Arena against the Murray State Racers (23-4, 14-2 OVC). Action begins at 7:35 p.m. ET on Thursday, February 28, 2019.
Murray State Racers vs. Morehead State Eagles ATS Odds
Both teams were victorious in their last game. The Eagles edged the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles 66-63, while the Racers had no trouble getting past the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks 103-67.
Murray State played a nearly flawless game. They had a great turnover percentage of 9.4 (better than their season average of 14.9) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 43.8 (above their season average of 32.4). Southeast Missouri State was 20.1 and 24.3, respectively, for those same stats. Morehead State, on the other hand, dominated nearly every facet of their game. They had a free throw rate of 0.218 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 42.4 (above their season average of 29.8). Tennessee Tech recorded marks of 0.127 and 31.4, respectively, for those same stats. James Baker played well for Morehead State, putting up 20 points and six rebounds. Murray State was lifted by Ja Morant, who contributed 23 points and 12 assists.
In their first matchup this year, Morant led the Racers to a 90-69 win. He registered a double-double with 16 points and 13 assists. Murray State had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (41.9 vs. 28.6). Morehead State, on the other hand, had a better free throw rate (0.155 vs. 0.119).
The offense of Morehead State will battle against the elite defense of Murray State. The Eagles rank 171st in offensive efficiency, while the Racers are 38th in defensive efficiency. The Racers figure to have the edge on that side of the ball. Furthermore, the Racers, who rank 55th in offensive rebounding percentage (32.8 percent), will clash against the Eagles, who rank 295th in defensive rebounding percentage (68.9 percent).
Murray State at Morehead State Odds Pick
Pick: SU Winner – Murray State, ATS Winner – Murray State, O/U – Over
Betting Notes:
- Murray State ranks 63rd in rebounds per game (37.6) while Morehead State ranks 238th in rebounds allowed per game (37.2).
- The Racers rank 22nd in steals per game (8.1) while the Eagles rank 176th (5.7).
- Murray State averages 22.9 three pointers per game, which ranks 132nd in the country. Morehead State ranks 167th in three pointers allowed per game (22.7).
- The Racers average 18.3 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the country. The Eagles rank 168th in assists allowed per game (13.7).
- Murray State averages 4.6 blocks per game, which ranks 28th in the country. Morehead State ranks 187th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Bettings Trends:
- During their last five games, the Racers have scored an average of 89.8 points per game (5.9 above their season average) and allowed an average of 67.6 points per game (0.1 below their season average).
- The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 1.0, down from 2.9 for the season.
