SIU-Edwardsville (13-7) vs Morehead State (13-7)
January 25, 2025 at 04:30 PM EST
The Line: Betting Odds: SIU-Edwardsville -2.5 — Over/Under: 131
The Morehead State Eagles and SIU Edwardsville Cougars meet Saturday in college basketball action at the First Community Arena. Here’s a Morehead State vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction. This article will include a Morehead State vs SIU Edwardsville Pick.
Morehead State Eagles Betting Preview
The Morehead State Eagles beat Lindenwood and Eastern Illinois, and they play Southern Indiana, Tennessee Tech, and SE Missouri State next. The Morehead State Eagles are averaging 69.5 points on 43.6 percent shooting and allowing 68.3 points on 43.1 percent shooting. Kenny White Jr. is averaging 13.8 points and 6.6 rebounds, while Jerome Morton is averaging 12.2 points and 3.9 rebounds. Tyler Brelsford is dishing 2 assists and George Marshall is grabbing 3.1 rebounds. The Morehead State Eagles are shooting 32.5 percent from beyond the arc and 65.5 percent from the free throw line. The Morehead State Eagles are allowing 2.6 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
SIU Edwardsville Cougars Betting Preview
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars lost to UT Martin, beat Southern Indiana, and they play Lindenwood, Western Illinois, and Eastern Illinois next. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are averaging 73.7 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 67.1 points on 40.6 percent shooting. Ray’Sean Taylor is averaging 18.7 points and 4.9 rebounds, while Brian Taylor II is averaging 12.7 points and 3.9 rebounds. Ring Malith is the third double-digit scorer and Desmond Polk is dishing 1.1 assists. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are shooting 34.8 percent from beyond the arc and 65.7 percent from the free throw line. The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are allowing 34 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.9 rebounds per game.
Why the SIU Edwardsville Cougars will win
- SIU Edwardsville has won each of its last six games at First Community Arena at Vadalabene Center.
Why the Morehead State Eagles will win
- Morehead State has won 14 of its last 15 games against Conference opponents.
- Morehead State has won the first half in six of its last seven day games.
Matchup/League Facts
- SIU Edwardsville ranks T50th among Division 1 teams for opponent field goals made per game this season (23.1).
- Morehead State ranks T46th among Division 1 teams for opponent assists per game this season (11.1).
Morehead State vs SIU Edwardsville Injury Report
Neither Morehead State nor SIU Edwardsville has a player listed on its injury report.
Morehead State vs SIU Edwardsville Prediction
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars are getting the benefit of the doubt at home, where they’re 8-1 SU this season. The value is still with the Morehead State Eagles and the bucket on the road. Morehead State has won nine of its last 10 games and has five wins on the road. Morehead State has also covered six of its last eight games. You can argue Morehead State is the team to beat in the OVC this season and has a defense that travels well. Morehead State is top-100 in defensive points allowed. Morehead State has also won seven of the last 10 games against SIU Edwardsville. Give me the free bucket in a game Morehead State could win outright.