Morehead State Eagles vs. SIUE Cougars Betting Prediction 01/31/19

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The Morehead State Eagles (8-13, 4-4 OVC) will be at the Sam M. Vadalabene Center to challenge the SIUE Cougars (6-14, 2-6 OVC) in an OVC matchup. The game gets underway at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Morehead State Eagles vs. SIUE Cougars ATS Odds

Both teams lost in their last contest. The Cougars fell to the UT Martin Skyhawks, 85-69, while the Eagles were defeated by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 77-71.

Morehead State did an excellent job of converting from the charity stripe (10-11; 90.9 percent) while SIUE had an effective field goal percentage of 0.545 (above their season average of 0.461). SIUE’s David McFarland played well, finishing with 19 points. Morehead State, meanwhile, was led by A.J. Hicks, who finished with 22 points, seven assists and six rebounds.

The Cougars won the sole game between these two teams last year, 70-65. The Cougars’ turnover percentage was their largest strength over the Eagles. SIUE had a rate of 13.3, while Morehead State posted a mark of 17.8. This will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams.

SIUE could have trouble getting to the free throw line in this matchup. The Cougars currently rank 186th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.234, while Morehead State ranks 81st in FTA rate allowed (0.202).

Morehead State vs. SIUE Betting Pick

Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – SIUE, ATS Winner – SIUE, O/U – Under

Betting Notes:

  • Morehead State ranks 157th in rebounds per game (35.5) while SIUE ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
  • The Cougars rank 146th in three pointers attempted per game (22.5) while the Eagles rank 167th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
  • Morehead State blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. SIUE ranks 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
  • The Eagles average 13.4 assists per game, which ranks 139th in the country. The Cougars rank 207th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
  • SIUE averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the nation. Morehead State ranks 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).

Bettings Trends:

  • During their last five games, the Eagles have scored an average of 74.0 points per game (0.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.0 points per game (8.2 below their season average).
  • The Cougars’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 13.8, up from 7.1 for the season.