It will be a battle between OVC opponents when the SIUE Cougars (6-14, 2-6 OVC) welcome the Morehead State Eagles (8-13, 4-4 OVC) to the Sam M. Vadalabene Center. The game is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 31, 2019.
Morehead State Eagles vs. SIUE Cougars Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last outing, they were beaten by the Jacksonville State Gamecocks, 77-71. Jacksonville State’s 24.1 offensive rebounding percentage was their largest advantage over Morehead State, who had a rate of 20.0. The Gamecocks’ mark was below their season average of 31.7, while the Eagles’ was below their season average of 30.6. A.J. Hicks was the top scorer from either team with 22 points on 6-for-17 shooting.
The Cougars fell to the UT Martin Skyhawks in their last outing, 85-69. UT Martin’s turnover percentage was their biggest advantage over SIUE. The Skyhawks had a rate of 10.4 (better than their season average of 16.3), while the Cougars posted a mark of 16.7. With 19 points on 5-for-11 shooting, David McFarland was SIUE’s high scorer.
After the Cougars won the sole contest against the Eagles last season, 70-65, these teams will meet for the first time this year. The Cougars’ 13.3 turnover percentage was their largest advantage over the Eagles, who had a rate of 17.8.
SIUE may have difficulty getting to the foul line in this contest. The Cougars currently rank 186th in the nation with a free throw attempt (FTA) rate of 0.234, while Morehead State ranks 81st in FTA rate allowed (0.202).
Morehead State vs. SIUE Odds Pick
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Morehead State ranks 157th in rebounds per game (35.5) while SIUE ranks 240th in rebounds allowed per game (37.6).
The Eagles rank 139th in assists per game (13.4) while the Cougars rank 207th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
SIUE averages 7.2 steals per game, which ranks 72nd in the country. Morehead State ranks 103rd in steals allowed per game (6.3).
The Cougars average 22.5 three pointers per game, which ranks 146th in the country. The Eagles rank 167th in three pointers allowed per game (23.0).
Morehead State blocks 3.7 opponent shots per game, which ranks 84th in the nation. SIUE ranks 88th in blocks allowed per game (3.2).
Bettings Trends:
The Eagles have outscored opponents by an average of 5.0 points in their last five games. On the season, Morehead State has lost by an average of 3.7 points.
During their last five games, the Cougars have scored an average of 70.6 points per game (3.6 below their season average) and allowed an average of 84.4 points per game (3.1 above their season average).
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