A key college basketball betting odds battle sees the away Tennessee State Tigers taking on the Morehead State Eagles Thursday.
Sportsbook Odds & Computer Pick
The Morehead State Eagles were listed as -1-point favorites at most sportsbooks tracked by Odds Shark earlier in the day. It opened first at Sportsbook, where the over/under betting odds total was expected shortly.
Tennessee State Tigers vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup
Team Betting Records & Power Rankings
The 6-15 and 9-8 ATS Morehead State Eagles will face the 10-11 Tennessee State Tigers, who own a 6-10 ATS mark on the season. In totals betting, the Morehead State Eagles are 8-9 on the OVER/UNDER so far this season while the Tennessee State Tigers are 9-7.
The Eagles - Tigers odds would favor the Eagles if the lines were set according to our power ranks. Morehead State is rated No. 134 in the current Odds Shark poll, while Tennessee State is at No. 148.
Statistical Matchup
The game also pits Morehead State's No. 194-ranked offense, averaging 71.33 PPG, against a Tigers defense that ranks No. 57 at 67.48 PPG. The Eagles field goal percentage has averaged 43.53% so far, more than the Tigers marksmen have achieved on the year, 42.37% per game.
Recent Outings Betting Recap
The Tigers got a 27-point performance from Christian Mekowulu, who added 10 rebounds, as Tennessee State ran past Eastern Illinois 50-47 on Saturday at Gentry Complex.
The Eagles endured a 92-76 loss at the hands of the Governors on Saturday, despite a 16-point effort from Djimon Henson at Winfield Dunn Center.
- Tennessee State is 4-2 SU in its last 6 games
- Tennessee State is 1-4 ATS in its last 5 games on the road
- Tennessee State is 1-6 SU in its last 7 games on the road
- The total has gone OVER in 4 of Tennessee State's last 5 games on the road
- Morehead State is 5-1 ATS in its last 6 games
- Morehead State is 2-9 SU in its last 11 games
- Morehead State is 13-6 SU in its last 19 games at home
- Morehead State is 3-5-1 ATS in its last 9 games when playing Tennessee State
Next Betting Matchups
Tennessee State at Eastern Kentucky, Saturday, February 3rd
Morehead State at Belmont, Saturday, February 3rd
