Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Morehead State Eagles College Basketball Betting Preview

The Morehead State Eagles hope to be lousy hosts on Thursday as the Eastern Illinois Panthers pay a visit to Ellis Johnson Arena on the college basketball betting odds menu.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

The Morehead State Eagles betting line opened as -3.5-point favorites in this college basketball tilt over at Sportsbook but the number may be on the move. Watch for the Sportsbook over/under total as well at Sportsbook.

Eastern Illinois Panthers vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

Morehead State Eagles battles the Eastern Illinois Panthers, currently sitting with a 4-9 mark (2-9 ATS). The OVER/UNDER records, always important for totals betting, are 5-4 for the Morehead State Eagles and 4-7 for the Eastern Illinois Panthers.

According to new college basketball power rankings here at Odds Shark, it's the No. 280-ranked Morehead State Eagles and the No. 278-rated Eastern Illinois Panthers in this matchup.

Statistical Matchup

Offensively, the game matches up Morehead State's No. 179 nationally ranked offense (72.85 points per game) against a Eastern Illinois Panthers defense that sits as the No. 78 at 68.08 PPG. The Morehead State Eagles have been averaging 43.8% from the field, more than the Panthers have managed so far this season (41.66% on average).