Morehead State vs Lindenwood Prediction 1/1/2026 Today’s College Basketball Picks

The Morehead State Eagles and the Lindenwood Lions meet Thursday in college basketball action from the Hyland Arena. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Morehead State Eagles vs. Lindenwood Lions prediction.

Morehead State Eagles Recap

The Morehead State Eagles come into this game looking to add on to their 115-65 win over subdivision Alice Lloyd last time out to sit at 6-7 this season. After this game, Morehead State will head on the road for a game against SIU-Edwardsville.

Eagles Win 3 In A Row

Davion Cunningham leads the Eagles in scoring with 12.3 PPG along with 4.8 RPG and 2.2 APG while George Marshall has 12.2 PPG with 4.6 RPG as the only other double-digit scorer for Morehead State up to this point in the year. Josiah LeGree has 9.6 PPG with a team-high 4.3 APG to lead the Eagles in the assist department so far this season while Jon Carroll has 9.1 PPG with a team-high 6.9 RPG to lead the Eagles in rebounding up to this point in the year. Chase Dawson’s also added 8.1 PPG and 2.5 APG as well this season. As a team, Morehead State is averaging 78.3 PPG on 46.2% shooting from the field, 33.7% from three and 70% from the foul line this season.

Lindenwood Lions Recap

The Lindenwood Lions come into this game looking to bounce back from a 70-65 loss at the hands of Missouri State last time out to sit at 8-5 this season. After this game, Lindenwood will take on Southern Indiana at home.

Lions Have Six-Game Win Streak Snapped

Jadis Jones leads the Lions in scoring and rebounding with 16.1 PPG and 7.8 RPG along with 2.9 APG while Anias Futrell has 14.8 PPG with 5.9 RPG and Dontrez Williams has 13.7 PPG with 4.1 RPG and 2.3 APG along with a team-high 2.1 SPG to lead the Lions in steals. Milos Nenadic has 11.2 PPG with 6.8 RPG to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Lindenwood up to this point in the year. Clayton Jackson also has 9.6 PPG with 2.9 RPG and a team-high 3.8 APG to lead Lindenwood in assists so far this season. As a team, Lindenwood is averaging 83.1 PPG on 47.1% shooting from the field, 30.7% from three and 67.5% from the foul line this season.

Morehead State Eagles @ Lindenwood Lions Betting Trends: January 1, 2026

Why the Lindenwood Lions will win

• Lindenwood (MO) has won each of its last eight games at Robert F. Hyland Arena following a road loss.
• Morehead State has lost each of its last five Thursday games.
• Lindenwood (MO) has won the first half in each of its last five home games.

Why the Morehead State Eagles will win

• Morehead State has won each of its last four day games following a home win.
• Lindenwood (MO) has lost 15 of its last 19 day games against Conference opponents.
• Lindenwood (MO) has lost the first half in each of its last seven day games against Conference opponents.

Total Points Facts

• Each of Morehead State’s last 24 games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 147 or fewer points.
• Five of Lindenwood (MO)’s last six games have produced a total of 154+ points.

Matchup/League Facts

• Lindenwood (MO) ranks 2nd among Division 1 teams for opponent free throw percentage this season (62.7%).
• Lindenwood (MO) ranks 9th among Division 1 teams for pace this season (75.9).

Morehead State Eagles vs. Lindenwood Lions Prediction

I’m on the Lions here. I get the case to be made for the Eagles here, but the thing for me is that Lindenwood just looks like the better team across the board and I also think that the Lions have a lot more scoring depth in this matchup. I think that Lindenwood pulls away in the second half and wins by double-digits so give me the Lions here.

Chris Ruffolo's Pick: Lindenwood -7.5