The Eagles will try to cover the spread at Ellis Johnson Arena on Saturday when they get a visit from the Austin Peay Governors in college basketball action.

The Eagles sit at 6-8 (3-8 ATS) on the season. By comparison, the Governors are currently 3-11 (3-7 ATS). Looking to wager on the totals? Morehead State is 4-7 OU, and Austin Peay is 6-4 OU.



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Power Rankings / Prediction:
It's a betting matchup between the No. 175-rated Eagles and the No. 303-ranked Governors, according to the latest pro hoops power rankings here at Odds Shark. Prediction formulas run on this game indicate a possible 68-61 result in favor of the Eagles.



How They Match Up:
In the paint, the rebound battle will feature Morehead State's No. 290-rated squad against Austin Peay's No. 184-rated roster. And in long-range shooting, Morehead State rates No. 91 in the country with 7.1 per game, while their foes tonight rank No. 327 nationally with 4.1 per match.

Defensively, Austin Peay features the nation's No. 278-rated defense on the road, allowing 77.1 points per game. Morehead State, meanwhile, comes in at No. 154 nationally in scoring at home.

Austin Peay lost its last outing, a 67-65 result against Eastern Kentucky on December 29. They failed to cover in that game as a 1-point favorite. Austin Peay suffered a 67-65 loss against Eastern Kentucky on Thursday, getting 18 points from TyShwan Edmondson in a losing effort at Paul S. McBrayer Arena.

Morehead State was a 67-51 loser in their most recent outing on the road against SE Missouri State. They failed to cover the 1–point spread as underdogs. Morehead State suffered a 67-51 loss against SE Missouri State on Wednesday, getting 9 points from Kahlil Owens in a losing effort at Show Me Center.


Austin Peay Governors Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 6-2
Before playing Murray State are 8-2
After playing Eastern Kentucky are 7-3
After a loss are 1-9

Morehead State Eagles Trends:
When playing on Saturday are 1-4
Before playing Jacksonville State are 8-2
After playing SE Missouri State are 3-7
After a loss are 6-4

A few Governors at Eagles trends to consider:
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Austin Peay's last 5 games when playing on the road against Morehead State
Austin Peay is 1-5 ATS in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Morehead State
Austin Peay is 1-5 SU in its last 6 games when playing on the road against Morehead State
Austin Peay is 1-11 SU in its last 12 games on the road
The total has gone UNDER in 5 of Morehead State's last 5 games when playing at home against Austin Peay
Morehead State is 22-3 SU in its last 25 games at home
The total has gone UNDER in 6 of Morehead State's last 7 games when playing Austin Peay
Morehead State is 5-1 SU in its last 6 games when playing at home against Austin Peay


Next up:
Austin Peay home to Murray State, Saturday, January 7
Morehead State at Jacksonville State, Thursday, January 5