Basketball betting fans will hope to hit paydirt on Saturday when the Morehead State Eagles try to run the Tennessee State Tigers off the court at Ellis Johnson Arena in college hoops action.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
Bettors looking to go with the Morehead State Eagles in this one found them listed as 2-point underdogs earlier on the NCAA basketball betting odds menu at Sportsbook. Check for line moves and odds updates as money coming in on the Tigers was expected to move the line.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The Morehead State Eagles are 6-11 so far on the season, and 3-9-1 ATS vs the number. The Tennessee State Tigers, meanwhile, are 12-5 and 7-7 ATS. OVER/UNDER bettors have seen Morehead State go 7-6 and the Tennessee State Tigers go 5-9 on betting totals.
The power rankings show a disparity between these teams, with the Morehead State Eagles rated this week at No. 191 and the Tennessee State Tigers sitting at No. 194.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Morehead State's No. 37-ranked offense, averaging 81.41 PPG, against a Tigers defense that ranks No. 37 at 64.76 PPG. The Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 46.58% so far, more than the Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 43.92% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
Wayne Martin scored 14 points leading the Tigers to a 63-49 victory over Eastern Kentucky at Paul S. McBrayer Arena on Thursday.
Morehead State suffered a 84-78 loss against Belmont on Thursday, getting 18 points from Xavier Moon in a losing effort at Ellis Johnson Arena.
- Tennessee State is 12-5 SU in its last 17 games
- Tennessee State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games on the road
- Tennessee State is 2-4 SU in its last 6 games when playing Morehead State
- The total has gone OVER in 7 of Tennessee State's last 9 games when playing Morehead State
- Morehead State is 4-11 SU in its last 15 games
- Morehead State is 14-3 SU in its last 17 games at home
- Morehead State is 2-4-1 ATS in its last 7 games when playing Tennessee State
- Morehead State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games when playing Tennessee State
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee State home to Tennessee Tech, Thursday, January 19th
Morehead State at Austin Peay, Thursday, January 19th
