East Tennessee State vs Morehead State 12/11/21 College Basketball Picks, Predictions, Odds
Morehead State Eagles (6-3) vs. East Tennessee State Buccaneers (6-3)
December 11, 2021 4:00 pm EDT
The Line: East Tennessee State -4.5 Over/Under: +129
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The Morehead State Eagles and East Tennessee State Buccaneers face off on Saturday in a college basketball showdown at the Freedom Hall Civic Center. When these two teams faced off in 2016 it was East Tennessee State that won 78-68. These are both teams who have looked good for the most part this season, but both have also had some bad losses.
The Morehead State Eagles come into this game with a 6-3 record and they have gone 3-4 against the spread. They have won four games in a row including the last game against Presbyterian and in that game, they won 71-66. Morehead State is averaging 68 points while their defense is giving up 63.8 points per game. Forward John Broome has been the best player for Morehead State who is averaging 14.2 points while shooting 54.6 percent from the field. There are three different players averaging at least 10 points per game.
On the other side of this matchup is the East Tennessee State Buccaneers who sit with a 6-3 record and they have gone 4-3 against the spread. East Tennessee State is averaging 69.2 points while their defense is giving up 66.8 points per game. East Tennessee State has played an easier schedule including the last game against Lenoir-Rhyne where they won 90-66. Guard David Sloan has been the top player for East Tennessee State averaging 12.6 points while shooting 41.6 percent from the field. There are three different players averaging at least 10.1 points per game.
East Tennessee State is 5-1 against the spread in their last six home games against a team with a losing road record. Morehead State is 1-4 against the spread in their last five road games. The over is 4-0 in the Eagles last four games played on Saturday. The under is 4-1 in the Buccaneers last five games overall.
The under has been the play for East Tennessee State the last few games, and I expect that will continue in this game. East Tennessee State’s offense is elite, and they are going to keep the pace slower in this game. Back the under to cash.
