Morehead State vs Western Illinois Prediction 2/15/25 College Basketball Picks

The Morehead State Eagles and the Western Illinois Leathernecks meet Saturday in college basketball action from the Gentry Center. We will look at this from a betting perspective and determine the best bets for this game. Here’s a Morehead State vs. Western Illinois prediction.

Morehead State Recap

The Morehead State Eagles come into this game looking to bounce back from a 73-60 loss to Lindenwood last time out to fall to 14-12 on the year. After this game, Morehead State will head home for a game against SIU Edwardsville.

Eagles Lose Four In A Row

Kenny White Jr. leads the Eagles in scoring and rebounding with 12.9 PPG along with a team-high 6.2 RPG and 2.2 APG while Jerone Morton has 11.1 PPG with 3.5 RPG and a team-high 3.4 APG in 19 games played so far as the only other double-digit scorer for Morehead State up to this point in the year, leading the Eagles in assists. Tyler Brelsford has 9.8 PPG with 3.7 RPG while Anouar Mellouk has 7 PPG with 4 RPG up to this point in the year. George Marshall has added 7.8 PPG with 3.3 RPG while Dieonte Miles also has 6.1 PPG with 5.2 RPG as well this season. As a team, Morehead State is averaging 67.4 PPG on 42.7% shooting from the field, 31.1% from three, and 67% from the foul line this season.

Why the Morehead State Eagles will win

• Western Illinois has lost 10 of its last 11 games.
• Morehead State has won four of its last five games following a road loss.

Western Illinois Recap

The Western Illinois Leathernecks will be out to add on to their 87-62 win over Southern Indiana last time out to improve to 9-17 on the year. After this game, Western Illinois will head on the road for a game against Southeast Missouri State.

Leathernecks Snap Long Losing Streak

Marko Maletic leads the Leathernecks in scoring with 16.7 PPG along with 3.4 RPG while Ryan Myers has 12.7 PPG with 2.6 RPG and Sean Smith has 10.8 PPG with 4.8 RPG and a team-high 3.8 APG and 1.5 SPG to lead the Leathernecks in assists and steals and to cap off the trio of double-digit scorers for Western Illinois up to this point in the year. Julius Rollins has 8.8 PPG with 4.1 RPG while Tay Knox has 4 PPG and a team-high 5.3 RPG to lead the Leathernecks on the glass up to this point in the year. As a team, Western Illinois is averaging 67 PPG on 42.9% shooting from the field, 36.4% from behind the arc, and 69.3% from the foul line so far this season.

Why the Western Illinois Leathernecks will win

• Western Illinois has won 11 of its last 12 games at Western Hall following a home win.
• Morehead State has lost each of its last four games.

Total Points Facts

• Seven of Morehead State’s last eight games against Conference opponents have produced a total of 131+ points.
• Each of Western Illinois’ last four games against Conference opponents has produced a total of 134+ points.

Morehead State vs. Western Illinois Prediction

I’m with Western Illinois here. The Morehead State Eagles are just watching their season fall apart at the worst time and I think Western Illinois might try to take on the role of spoiler here. Morehead State’s won all five meetings between these two teams, but this could be a chance for Western Illinois to get out from under that rock. I think the Leathernecks take advantage of a wounded Morehead State team get the win and cover at home. Give me Western Illinois.