Saturday’s game at Ellis T. Johnson Arena has the Morehead State Eagles (14-14, 9-8 OVC) going head-to-head against the Eastern Illinois Panthers (9-19, 5-12 OVC) at 3:30 PM (on February 22). Our computer prediction projects a 70-65 victory for Morehead State, who is a small favorite based on our model.

Based on our computer prediction, Morehead State is projected to cover the point spread (4.5) versus Eastern Illinois. The two sides are expected to eclipse the 127.5 total.

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Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, February 22, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Morehead, Kentucky
• Venue: Ellis T. Johnson Arena
• Line: Morehead State -4.5
• Point total: 127.5
• Moneyline (to win): Morehead State -220, Eastern Illinois +180

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Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Morehead State 70, Eastern Illinois 65

Spread & Total Prediction for Morehead State vs. Eastern Illinois

• Pick ATS: Morehead State (-4.5)
• Pick OU: Over (127.5)

Morehead State has compiled an 11-14-0 record against the spread this season, while Eastern Illinois is 10-15-0. The Eagles have a 10-15-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Panthers have a record of 11-14-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The two teams score 133.1 points per game, 5.6 more points than this matchup’s total. Morehead State is 2-8 against the spread and 3-7 overall over its last 10 games, while Eastern Illinois has gone 4-6 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Morehead State Performance Insights

• The Eagles’ -73 scoring differential (being outscored by 2.6 points per game) is a result of scoring 67.0 points per game (338th in college basketball) while giving up 69.6 per outing (112th in college basketball).
• Morehead State prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 4.3 boards. It is recording 33.6 rebounds per game (89th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 29.3 per outing.
• Morehead State knocks down 1.1 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.8 (343rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.9.
• The Eagles score 90.6 points per 100 possessions (304th in college basketball), while allowing 94.2 points per 100 possessions (215th in college basketball).
• Morehead State has lost the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 10.7 (123rd in college basketball play) while forcing 9.5 (335th in college basketball).

Eastern Illinois Performance Insights

• The Panthers put up 66.1 points per game (347th in college basketball) while allowing 70.0 per contest (125th in college basketball). They have a -109 scoring differential and have been outscored by 3.9 points per game.
• Eastern Illinois averages 31.5 rebounds per game (214th in college basketball) while conceding 33.5 per outing to opponents. It is outrebounded by 2.0 boards per game.
• Eastern Illinois connects on 2.9 fewer threes per contest than the opposition, 5.4 (353rd in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 8.3.
• Eastern Illinois has committed 11.5 turnovers per game (207th in college basketball), 2.4 fewer than the 13.9 it forces (28th in college basketball).

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