The Morehead State Eagles host Eastern Kentucky on Thursday, looking to build on their 12-11 mark against the 14-12 Colonels in college basketball betting action at Ellis Johnson Arena.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Morehead State Eagles betting line as -7-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.
Eastern Kentucky Colonels vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
Morehead State Eagles battles the Eastern Kentucky Colonels, currently sitting with a 14-12 mark (10-10-1 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 11-11 for the Morehead State Eagles and 8-13 for the Eastern Kentucky Colonels.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Morehead State Eagles rated this week at No. 60 and the Eastern Kentucky Colonels sitting at No. 189.
Statistical Matchup
Rating these schools in several key categories is important for handicappers and Morehead State has the nation's No. 172-rated offensive output, at 71.17 PPG. The visiting Eastern Kentucky Colonels defense ranks No. 240 allowing on average 80.04 PPG. The Eagles FG% has averaged 43.9% so far, less than the Morehead State Colonels marksmen have achieved on the year, 50.03% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Eastern Kentucky got 24 points from Javontae Hawkins en route to a 88-78 victory over Belmont on Saturday at Curb Event Center.
Morehead State got 20 points from Xavier Moon but lost anyway, 77-76, to Tennessee State on Saturday at Gentry Complex.
Next Betting Matchups
Eastern Kentucky home to Tennessee State, Saturday, February 13th
Morehead State at Belmont, Saturday, February 13th