SIU Edwardsville +9.5 (-110) over Morehead State
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- SIU Edwardsville earned a split of the season series with Morehead State this year, proving that they can at least compete despite being an underdog in this spot.
- SIUE has a win over Eastern Illinois in this tournament already and they should be fine once again in this neutral site environment to keep things close.
The SIU Edwardsville Cougars will face off against the Morehead State Eagles on March 7, 2024, at 10:00 pm EST. According to Draftkings sportsbook, the early betting odds favor the Morehead State Eagles, who are favored by 9.5 points. The total, meanwhile, is set at 135.5. This matchup between the Cougars and the Eagles promises to be an exciting contest for college basketball fans, as the winner moves onto the semifinals of the Ohio Valley Conference tournament.
For more on today's game check out the comprehensive statistics, betting odds, and trends below. Be sure to check out all our free NCAABB picks here.
Expect a tightly contested affair in this SIU Edwardsville vs Morehead State matchup. The Eagles of Morehead State are the favorites here, but they are competing on a neutral floor, which could work against them when facing a team that has no pressure on them to perform whatsoever. These teams split their season series this year and we should see a close game between them in this rubber match from Evansville.
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NCAABB
SIU-Edwardsville Cougars
Morehead State Eagles
Team Stats Per Game
Advanced Game Stats
Offense/Defense
| SIUE | Advanced Game Stats | MHST |
|---|---|---|
| 68.9 | Pace | 65.8 |
| 104.4 | Off.Rate | 104.1 |
| .253 | FTr | .326 |
| .381 | 3PAr | .340 |
| .510 | TS% | .536 |
| 52.4 | TRB% | 46.7 |
| 53.3 | AST% | 46.4 |
| 10.4 | STL% | 10.0 |
| 12.4 | BLK% | 9.0 |
| .492 | eFG% | .496 |
| 13.9 | TOV% | 13.5 |
| 33.1 | ORB% | 23.9 |
| .158 | TF/FGA | .246 |
Defense/Offense
| SIUE | Advanced Game Stats | MHST |
|---|---|---|
| 68.9 | Pace | 65.8 |
| 94.0 | Off.Rate | 100.2 |
| .291 | FTr | .370 |
| .421 | 3PAr | .345 |
| .498 | TS% | .506 |
| 47.6 | TRB% | 53.3 |
| 52.6 | AST% | 49.7 |
| 8.5 | STL% | 8.5 |
| 7.2 | BLK% | 7.0 |
| .461 | eFG% | .470 |
| 17.2 | TOV% | 15.3 |
| 27.5 | ORB% | 31.9 |
| .211 | TF/FGA | .250 |
Betting Trends
| SIUE | Betting Trends | MHST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 1-2-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-0-0 |
| 1-2-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-1-0 |
| 70.67 | Avg Score | 72.33 |
| 72.33 | Avg Opp Score | 52 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 0-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 2-1-0 |
| 0-3-0 | ATS W/L/P | 1-2-0 |
| 71.67 | Avg Score | 70.67 |
| 78.67 | Avg Opp Score | 59.67 |
| SIUE | Betting Trends | MHST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 2-3-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 3-2-0 |
| 1-4-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 72.2 | Avg Score | 74.4 |
| 74 | Avg Opp Score | 64.8 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 1-4-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 4-1-0 |
| 0-5-0 | ATS W/L/P | 2-3-0 |
| 72 | Avg Score | 72 |
| 79.4 | Avg Opp Score | 60.8 |
| SIUE | Betting Trends | MHST |
|---|---|---|
| OVERALL | OVERALL | |
| 4-6-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 7-3-0 |
| 2-8-0 | ATS W/L/P | 4-6-0 |
| 74.6 | Avg Score | 72.3 |
| 76.2 | Avg Opp Score | 62.7 |
| AWAY | HOME | |
| 2-8-0 | Win/Loss/Tie | 9-1-0 |
| 1-8-1 | ATS W/L/P | 6-3-0 |
| 69.7 | Avg Score | 76.9 |
| 75 | Avg Opp Score | 58.4 |
