Morehead State Eagles Open as College Basketball Underdog vs Tennessee State Tigers

The Tennessee State Tigers host Morehead State on Thursday, looking to build on their 14-11 mark against the 6-19 Eagles in college basketball betting action at Gentry Complex.

Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick

Sportsbooks (including Sportsbook) had the Tennessee State Tigers betting line as -10.5-point favorites in this particular matchup earlier in the day. Also, watch for the Sportsbook over/under total value at Sportsbook.

Morehead State Eagles vs Tennessee State Tigers Matchup

Team Betting Records & Power Rankings

The Tennessee State Tigers currently sport a 14-11 record overall in NCAA basketball action, and have posted a corresponding betting slate of 10-10 ATS. The Morehead State Eagles are 6-19 and 11-10 ATS. Betting totals have seen the Tennessee State Tigers produce a 9-11 OVER/UNDER record on the season, while the Morehead State Eagles have gone 10-11 against the totals betting line.

This college basketball game matches up the No. 84 (Tennessee State) and the No. 148 (Morehead State) teams in the league, according to our current NCAA basketball power rankings.

Statistical Matchup

Rebounding is always a key handicapping betting consideration and Morehead State is ranked No. 93 in NCAA basketball at 36.52 per game. Contrast that with Tennessee State's No. 229 mark in the paint. When it comes to three-point shooting, Tennessee State is the No. 149-ranked team in the country at 7.52 per game, while Morehead State rates No. 187 at 7 per game.

Recent Outings Betting Recap

Jordan Walker scored 16 points in a futile effort to lead the Eagles to a win (they lost 75-73 to Eastern Kentucky at Paul S. McBrayer Arena on Saturday).

The Tigers grabbed a 65-47 win over the Gamecocks on Saturday, behind a 15-point effort from Delano Spencer at Pete Mathews Coliseum.

Betting Trends
  • Morehead State is 7-3 ATS in its last 10 games
  • Morehead State is 0-5 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone OVER in 4 of Morehead State's last 6 games
  • Morehead State is 7-1 ATS in its last 8 games on the road
  • Tennessee State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
  • Tennessee State is 5-0 SU in its last 5 games
  • The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Tennessee State's last 5 games
  • Tennessee State is 4-1 SU in its last 5 games at home

Next Betting Matchups

Morehead State at Belmont, Saturday, February 17th
Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky, Saturday, February 17th

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