The Morehead State Eagles (5-4) will travel to Redbird Arena to take on the Illinois State Redbirds (3-5). The game starts at 7 p.m. ET on Saturday, December 7, 2019.
Morehead State Eagles at Illinois State Redbirds Betting Odds
In their last game, the Redbirds fell to the TCU Horned Frogs, 81-69, while the Eagles defeated the IUPUI Jaguars, 56-51.
Morehead State played a nearly flawless game. They had a free throw rate of 0.131 (matching their season average) and an offensive rebounding percentage of 25.6 (below their season average of 31.0). For those same stats, IUPUI was 0.050 and 18.6, respectively. Illinois State, meanwhile, had a better effective field goal percentage (0.565 vs. 0.531). Zach Copeland had a good outing for Illinois State, recording 19 points. LJ Bryan was a key piece for Morehead State with eight points and 11 rebounds.
Illinois State may have difficulty getting to the charity stripe in this meeting. Dating back to last season, the Redbirds rank 302nd in the NCAA with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.190, while Morehead State ranks 48th in FTA rate allowed (0.203).
Morehead State at Illinois State ATS Pick
Prediction: SU Winner – Morehead State, ATS Winner – Morehead State, O/U – Under
Betting Notes (2018-Present):
- Morehead State ranks 41st in steals per game (6.1) while Illinois State ranks 261st (5.1).
- The Eagles rank 102nd in assists per game (13.5) while the Redbirds rank 205th in assists allowed per game (13.5).
- Illinois State ranks 167th in three pointers attempted per game (22.0) while Morehead State ranks 252nd in three pointers allowed per game (23.2).
- The Redbirds rank 61st in blocks allowed per game (2.8) while the Eagles rank 237th (4.8).
- Morehead State ranks 69th in rebounds per game (36.1) while Illinois State ranks 225th (34.4).