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Morehead State (10-7) vs Western Illinois (8-9)
Game Info: Thursday, January 16, 2025 at 7:30 pm (Ellis T. Johnson Arena)
The Line: Betting Odds: Morehead State -7 — Over/Under: 132
The Western Illinois Leathernecks and Morehead State Eagles meet Thursday in college basketball action at the Ellis T. Johnson Arena. Here’s a Western Illinois vs Morehead State Prediction. This article will include a Western Illinois vs Morehead State Pick.
Western Illinois Leathernecks Betting Preview
The Western Illinois Leathernecks lost to UT Martin and Tennessee State, and they play Southern Indiana, Little Rock, and SE Missouri State next. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are averaging 70.5 points on 44.4 percent shooting and allowing 70.6 points on 44.7 percent shooting. Marko Maletic is averaging 17.5 points and 3 rebounds, while Ryan Myers is averaging 14.6 points and 2.7 rebounds. Sean Smith is the third double-digit scorer and Julius Rollins is dishing 1.4 assists. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are shooting 36.5 percent from beyond the arc and 70.7 percent from the free throw line. The Western Illinois Leathernecks are allowing 32.8 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 32.2 rebounds per game.
Morehead State Eagles Betting Preview
The Morehead State Eagles beat Little Rock and SE Missouri State, and they play Lindenwood, Eastern Illinois, and SIU Edwardsville next. The Morehead State Eagles are averaging 69.6 points on 43.5 percent shooting and allowing 69.8 points on 43.4 percent shooting. Kenny White Jr. is averaging 13.9 points and 6.3 rebounds, while Jerome Morton is averaging 11.8 points and 3.8 rebounds. Tyler Brelsford is dishing 1.9 assists and Steven Clay is grabbing 3.2 rebounds. The Morehead State Eagles are shooting 31 percent from beyond the arc and 64.3 percent from the free throw line. The Morehead State Eagles are allowing 33.1 percent shooting from deep and are grabbing 35.4 rebounds per game.
Why the Morehead State Eagles will win
- Morehead State has won 30 of its last 31 night games at Ellis T Johnson Arena against non-AP-ranked opponents.
- Western Illinois has lost four of its last five games against the Ohio Valley Conference.
- Western Illinois has lost the first half in four of its last five games against non-AP-ranked opponents.
Why the Western Illinois Leathernecks will win
- The road team has won three of Morehead State’s last four games.
Total Points Facts
- Nine of Western Illinois’ last 10 games against non-AP-ranked opponents have produced a total of 136+ points.
- Each of Morehead State’s last four games at Ellis T Johnson Arena has produced a total of 139+ points.
Western Illinois vs Morehead State Injury Report
Neither Western Illinois nor Morehead State has a player listed on its injury report.
Western Illinois vs Morehead State Prediction
The Western Illinois Leathernecks have three road wins this season, but they’re in terrible form overall, with losses in four of their last five games. Western Illinois is heading in the wrong direction offensively and has failed to cover six of its last eight games. The Morehead State Eagles are undefeated at home and have covered six of their last eight games. Fresh off-road upset victories over Little Rock and SE Missouri State, Morehead State has to be feeling good coming back home. This will be Morehead State’s first home game since December 28. I expect a decent showing at the Ellis T. Johnson Arena. I’ll lay the points with Morehead State.
Randy Chambers's Pick: Morehead State -7
