Ellis Johnson Arena will host Belmont Bruins vs Morehead State Eagles action on Thursday as both teams try to pay off for those betting on NCAA basketball odds action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Belmont Bruins opened as -3.5-point favorites in this one at most sportsbooks tracked at Odds Shark, including Sportsbook. The total was set to open a bit later (check out Sportsbook for the latest situation).
Belmont Bruins vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Morehead State Eagles sit at 6-10 (3-8-1 ATS) on the college basketball season. By comparison, the Belmont Bruins are currently 9-4 (5-6 ATS). Looking to bet on the total points scored? Morehead State is 6-6 OU, and Belmont is 5-5-1 OU.
It's a betting matchup between the No. 191-rated Morehead State Eagles and the No. 84-ranked Belmont Bruins, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark.
Statistical Matchup
Offensively, the game matches up Morehead State's No. 35 nationally ranked offense (81.62 points per game) against a Belmont Bruins defense that sits as the No. 159 at 72.23 PPG. The Morehead State Eagles have been averaging 46.71% from the field, more than the Bruins have managed so far this season (45.95% on average).
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Belmont earned a 87-75 victory over Southeast Missouri State on Saturday, getting 24 points from Evan Bradds at Curb Event Center.
Morehead State got 16 points from Xavier Moon en route to a 73-65 victory over Southern Illinois-Edwardsville on Saturday at Ellis Johnson Arena.
Next Betting Matchups
Belmont at Eastern Kentucky, Saturday, January 14th
Morehead State at Tennessee State, Saturday, January 14th