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Eastern Illinois vs Morehead State Prediction 1/23/25 College Basketball Picks Today

Morehead State (12-7) vs. Eastern Illinois (5-13)
January 23, 2025 9:00 pm EDT
The Line: Eastern Illinois +4.5; Over/Under: 130.5
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In this article, we will formulate an Eastern Illinois vs Morehead State prediction for this College Basketball game on Thursday, January 23rd at Groniger Arena in Charleston, Illinois. Let’s take a look at the prediction for this College Basketball matchup.

Eastern Illinois Panthers Betting Preview

The Eastern Illinois Panthers are 5-13 (1-6) this year after they lost to Tennessee State by a score of 84-65 in their last game. Eastern Illinois trailed 40-28 at halftime and allowed 44 points in the second half in the loss. The Panthers shot 39.3% from the field, 25% on three-pointers, and 65% on free throws in the game. Zion Fruster led Eastern Illinois with 18 points and two rebounds, while Kooper Jacobi added 14 points and 13 rebounds in the game. 


Prior to that loss, the Panthers lost to UT Martin by a score of 68-63 and Tennessee Tech by a score of 69-64. Eastern Illinois has lost five games in a row and they are dead last in the OVC standings. Eastern Illinois has scored 69.3 points per game and they have allowed 73.5 points per game, while also averaging 35.6 rebounds and 11.7 assists per game this season. Nakyel Shelton is averaging 16.1 points, 5.3 rebounds, and 2.3 assists per game, while Kooper Jacobi is averaging 13.4 points, 9.5 rebounds, and 2.1 assists per game this year. Eastern Illinois is shooting 42.9% from the field, 64.5% on free throws, and 31.2% on three-pointers this season. 

Morehead State Eagles Betting Preview

The Morehead State Eagles are 12-7 (7-1) this season after they defeated Lindenwood by a score of 82-65 in their last game. Morehead State led 40-38 at halftime and scored 42 points in the second half to pull away with the win. The Eagles shot 50.8% from the field, 47.8% on three-pointers, and 84.6% on free throws in the game. George Marshall led Morehead State with 14 points and three rebounds, while Dieonte Miles added 13 points and four rebounds in the win.

Prior to that game, the Eagles defeated WIU by a score of 51-47 and SEMO by a score of 67-56. Morehead State has won four games in a row and nine of their last ten, and they are in first place in the OVC standings. Morehead State has scored 69.3 points per game and they have allowed 68.4 points per game, while also averaging 38.3 rebounds and 12.4 assists per game this season. Kenny White Jr. is averaging 13.8 points, 6.5 rebounds, and 2.4 assists per game, while Jerone Morton is averaging 12.2 points, 3.8 rebounds, and 3.2 assists per game this season. Morehead State is shooting 43.3% from the field, 65.3% on free throws, and 32.1% on three-pointers this year. 

Why Morehead State will beat Eastern Illinois

  • Morehead State has won each of its last eight night games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
  • Eastern Illinois has lost eight of its last nine night games.
  • Morehead State has won the first half in each of its last five games against Eastern Illinois.

Eastern Illinois vs Morehead State Prediction 

Eastern Illinois comes into this game trying to snap their losing streak and they will be at home for this contest. The Panthers are shooting just 42.9% from the field and they have scored 65 points or fewer in four straight games. Morehead State is 7-1 in conference play, but they are shooting just 43.3% from the field. The Eagles are very similar to Eastern Illinois when it comes to offense, but Morehead State is the much better defensive team. Morehead State is rolling right now and they should have no problem covering this number. 

David Racey's Free Pick: Morehead State -4.5

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David Racey

David started writing about sports in 2015, but sports has been his passion for as long as he can remember. David spends most of his free time watching pretty much anything sports related from Baseball to Tennis and everything in between. David likes to analyze statistics and recent results to form an unbiased opinion on whatever game he is breaking down. Follow David on Twitter at @itsyerboi41

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