The Belmont Bruins (10-3, 1-1 OVC) look to continue their six-game winning streak against the Morehead State Eagles (4-11, 0-2 OVC) at Curb Event Center. The game is scheduled to start at 7:30 p.m. ET on Thursday, January 10, 2019.
Morehead State Eagles at Belmont Bruins Betting Prediction
In the Eagles’ last contest, they dismantled the Kentucky Christian Knights, 102-82. The Eagles had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (58.3 vs. 25.0) and had a much better turnover percentage (13.1 vs. 19.6). With 18 points on 9-for-14 shooting, Malek Green was Morehead State’s high scorer.
The Bruins defeated the Illinois State Redbirds in their last matchup, 100-89. The Bruins had a better free throw rate (0.169 vs. 0.083) and had a much better offensive rebounding percentage (30.6 vs. 21.1). With 13 points, 10 assists and eight rebounds, Belmont’s Grayson Murphy had a good outing.
After the Bruins won both matchups against the Eagles last season, this will be the first matchup of the year between these two teams. In the last game, Belmont won 108-65. The Bruins had a much better effective field goal percentage (0.727 vs. 0.438) and had a better turnover percentage (7.5 vs. 10.0).
Both teams have had a player take their game to the next level over their last five games. Jordan Walker (0 points) has been fantastic for the Eagles while Kevin McClain (0 points) has made solid contributions to the Bruins.
Belmont could have their way on the offensive side of the ball as their elite offense goes up against one of the country’s worst defenses. The Bruins rank 55th in effective field goal percentage (0.549), while Morehead State ranks 308th in effective field goal percentage allowed (0.535).
Morehead State Eagles at Belmont Bruins Free Pick
College Basketball Prediction: SU Winner – Belmont, ATS Winner – Belmont, O/U – Over
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Notes
Betting Notes:
Belmont averages 19.5 assists per game, which ranks fifth in the NCAA. Morehead State ranks 187th in assists allowed per game (14.7).
The Bruins rank 37th in rebounds per game (40.2) while the Eagles rank 217th in rebounds allowed per game (38.0).
Belmont ranks 20th in three pointers attempted per game (28.2) while Morehead State ranks 173rd in three pointers allowed per game (23.7).
The Bruins rank 30th in blocks per game (4.8) while the Eagles rank 156th in blocks allowed per game (4.9).
Belmont ranks 37th in steals per game (8.2) while Morehead State ranks 106th (6.6).
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The Eagles’ average margin of defeat in their last five games has been 2.2, down from 5.7 for the season.
During their last five games, the Bruins have scored an average of 94.8 points per game (9.5 above their season average) and allowed an average of 69.6 points per game (6.1 below their season average).
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