Morehead State Eagles vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

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Morehead State Eagles vs Indiana Hoosiers Betting Pick & Prediction 12/19/23

Betting on today’s Eagles and Hoosiers game? Catch the action at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall in Bloomington, IN, as the Hoosiers hosts this showdown at 6:30 ET on BTN. The over/under goal line for this matchup is currently at 141.5 points, and the Hoosiers are favored to win at home against the Eagles.

MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS INDIANA HOOSIERS BETTING PICK

The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +12.5

This game will be played at Simon Skjodt Assembly Hall at 6:30 ET on Tuesday, December 19th.

WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:

  • We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-67 in favor of the Hoosiers.
  • Even though we have Indiana winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +12.5.
  • The over/under is currently sitting at 141.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 143 points.

Will the Eagles Come Through as Road Underdogs?

In their first 11 games, Morehead State has compiled a record of 8-3. When playing away from home, the Eagles have a 3-3 record this season, while posting a 1-0 record on their home court. As of today, Morehead State holds a 4-2-1 ATS record. In their last five games, the team has been 3-0 vs. the spread.

Through 11 games, Morehead State has an over/under record of 4-3-0 with their games averaging a combined 139.4 points per game so far. The Eagles’ last five games have finished with a combined 144 points per game and an over/under record of 2-1.

Coming off a good offensive performance, Morehead State’s offense scored 86 points against North Alabama. Their field goal percentage for the game was 50%, and they went 15/17 from the free-throw line. In terms of offense, the Eagles have a season-long field goal percentage of 47%, putting them 124th in the NCAA. Regarding three-pointers, they are ranked 149th in percentage and 84th in three-pointers made.

At this time, the Eagles’ defense is positioned 41st in the country, permitting 63.9 points per game. The Morehead State defense is coming off a game in which they gave up a total of 77 points and allowed North Alabama to connect on 6 threes.

Does Indiana Have What it Takes at Home?

Indiana, who has a 7-3 overall record, will be taking on Morehead State today. In their last ten home games, Indiana has gone 6-4, which includes games from last year. Against the spread, Indiana has a current record of 3-4-1. In their last five games, the team is 4-1 ATS.

Up to this point, games involving Indiana have had an average of 143.4 points per game, with the average over/under line set at 141.2 points. Their over/under record is 4-4-0. The Hoosiers’ have recorded an over/under record of 2-1 in their last three games, with their games averaging 159 points per game.

The Hoosiers’ offense finished with 78 points in their previous game, mirroring their current average of 74 points per contest. Offensively, the Hoosiers hold a season-long field goal percentage of 48%, placing them 33rd in the national rankings. When it comes to three-pointers, they are ranked 389th in terms of percentage and 380th in three-pointers made.

Currently, the Hoosiers’ defense holds the 184th rank in the nation, allowing 73.1 points per game. Against Michigan in their most recent game, the Indiana defense gave up a total of 75 points while allowing Michigan to hit 47% of their shots.