| MATCHUP | Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles | Morehead State Eagles |
|---|---|---|
| Team Records | 17-12 | |
| Spread | +7.5 -105 | -7.5 -115 |
| Moneyline | +310 | -395 |
| Total | Over 142.5 (-105) | Under 142.5 (-115) |
| Where | Ellis T. Johnson Arena, Morehead, KY | |
| When | Tuesday, February 24, 2026 | |
| Time | 07:30 PM EST | |
| TV | ESPN+ | |
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles and Morehead State Eagles meet Tuesday in college basketball action at the Ellis T. Johnson Arena. Here’s a Southern Indiana vs. Morehead State prediction. This article will include a Southern Indiana vs. Morehead State pick.
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Betting Preview
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles beat Western Illinois and Eastern Illinois, and they play Little Rock next. Southern Indiana has lost 8 of its last 11 games.
The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are averaging 68.9 points on 38.8 percent shooting and allowing 73.5 points on 43.8 percent shooting. Ismail Habib is averaging 15.2 points and 3.7 rebounds, while Amaree Brown is averaging 14.5 points and 2.6 rebounds. Cardell Bailey is the third double-digit scorer, and Trey Thomas is grabbing 3.3 rebounds. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are shooting 31.3 percent from beyond the arc and 65.1 percent from the free throw line. The Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles are allowing 32.9 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 33.2 rebounds per game.
Morehead State Eagles Betting Preview
The Morehead State Eagles beat Western Illinois and Eastern Illinois, and they play Little Rock next. Morehead State has won 5 straight games.
The Morehead State Eagles are averaging 79 points on 46.9 percent shooting and allowing 77.9 points on 43.8 percent shooting. George Marshall is averaging 12.9 points and 4.2 rebounds, while Davion Cunningham is averaging 12.1 points and 4.1 rebounds. Jon Carroll is the third double-digit scorer, and Chase Dawson is grabbing 1.3 rebounds. The Morehead State Eagles are shooting 33.8 percent from beyond the arc and 73 percent from the free throw line. The Morehead State Eagles are allowing 34.3 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 34.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Morehead State Eagles will win
- Morehead State has won 14 of its last 15 games at Ellis T Johnson Arena following a road win.
- Southern Indiana has lost 19 of its last 23 night games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles will win
- The road team has won five of the last six games between Southern Indiana and Morehead State.
Total Points Facts
- Eleven of Morehead State’s last 12 night games against the Ohio Valley Conference at Ellis T Johnson Arena have produced a total of 142 or fewer points.
- Four of Southern Indiana’s last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 144+ points.
Matchup/League Facts
- Southern Indiana ranks 3rd among Division 1 teams for opponent three-point field goals made per game this season (5.4).
- Southern Indiana ranks 363rd among Division 1 teams for true shooting percentage this season (49.2%).
Southern Indiana vs Morehead State Prediction
These teams went into overtime back in December, and Southern Indiana has 4 road wins, so you can talk yourself into the points. However, Morehead State is 8-2 SU and ATS in its last 10 games and has been a buzz saw at home for much of the season. Morehead State has been moving up in the OVC over the last month and has a chance to snag a top seed for the tournament. Morehead State can’t afford to get tripped up here against a bottom-feeding team. Morehead State is 16-10 ATS on the season. I’ll lay the points.