Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles (7-20) vs. Morehead State Eagles (19-7)
February 20, 2024 7:30 pm EDT
The Line: Morehead State Eagles ; Over/Under: -
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The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles need a win after losing 4 of their last 5 games. The Morehead State Eagles look for a win after winning 7 of their last 9 games. Let’s preview this game and give out a Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Morehead State Eagles prediction.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are coming off losses to UT Martin and Little Rock. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are averaging 68.4 points on 40.6 percent shooting and allowing 72.8 points on 42.3 percent shooting. Jeremiah Hernandez is averaging 16.6 points and 3.2 rebounds, while AJ Smith is averaging 13.6 points and 9.1 rebounds. Jordan Tillmon is grabbing 3 rebounds and Jack Mielke is grabbing 4.4 rebounds. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are shooting 32.6 percent from beyond the arc and 73.7 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game.
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Morehead State Eagles Betting Preview
The Morehead State Eagles recently beat Eastern Illinois while losing to Little Rock and UT Martin. The Morehead State Eagles are averaging 75.7 points on 46.8 percent shooting and allowing 63.1 points on 38.9 percent shooting. Riley Minix is averaging 20.2 points and 9.6 rebounds, while Jordan Lathon is averaging 15.9 points and 6.6 rebounds. Kalil Thomas is the third double-digit scorer and Drew Thelwell is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Morehead State Eagles are shooting 35.6 percent from beyond the arc and 71.6 percent from the free throw line. The Morehead State Eagles are allowing 29.2 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 37.1 rebounds per game.
Morehead State Eagles Team Facts
- Morehead State has won each of its last 26 night games at Ellis T Johnson Arena.
- Morehead State has won the first half in each of its last 16 games at Ellis T Johnson Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Team Facts
- Southern Indiana has lost nine of its last 11 games.
- The road team has won the first half in seven of Southern Indiana’s last nine games.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles vs Morehead State Eagles prediction
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles have had issues against better competition all season long, and they’ve had little to no success on the road this season. The Morehead State Eagles are not only one of the teams to beat in the OVC, they’re undefeated at home this season and 14-8-1 ATS on the year. One team is easy to trust and makes bettors money, the other does not. Give me Morehead State and whatever the line is once it’s released.
