Morehead State Eagles vs Little Rock Trojans NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 1/9/25
Making on a bet on this NCAA game featuring the Eagles versus the Trojans? Tip off is at at 2:00 ET, and you can watch it all unfold on ESPN+. The game will be played at Jack Stephens Center in Little Rock, AR. The over/under for this Ohio Valley conference contest is set at 136.5 points, with Little Rock being favored by -6 at home against Morehead State.
MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS LITTLE ROCK TROJANS BETTING PICK
The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +6
This game will be played at Jack Stephens Center at 2:00 ET on Thursday, January 9th.
WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 76-72 in favor of the Trojans.
- Even though we have Little Rock winning straight-up, we like Morehead State at +6.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 136.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 148 points.
Can Morehead State Stun the Crowd at Jack Stephens Center?
Morehead State’s season record dropped to 5-7 after a 74-55 road loss to Tennessee Tech on Saturday. The Eagles, who were +2.5 point underdogs, failed to cover the spread. The total points for the game were 129, falling short of the 142.5 O/U line.
Morehead State trailed 40-29 at halftime and couldn’t turn things around in the 2nd half, scoring just 26 points while allowing 34.
Morehead State’s offense struggled in their last game, scoring just 55 points while shooting 36.5% from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 38.1%, and they hit only 3 of 15 from beyond the arc, shooting 20% from three-point range. At the free-throw line, they connected on just 6 of 11 attempts, shooting 54.5%.
Matthew Sells was a bright spot, hitting 4 of 5 threes and finishing with 17 points on 5 of 6 shooting overall. Jaylon Johnson contributed 8 assists to go along with 12 points and 7 rebounds, while Anouar Mellouk and JaJuan Nicholls both shot 6 of 10 from the field, with Mellouk also grabbing 7 rebounds.
Morehead State’s defense gave up 74 points on 46% shooting from the field, with their opponents hitting 26 of 56 shots. They allowed 18 two-point baskets on 38 attempts, a 47% conversion rate.
From beyond the arc, Morehead State’s defense conceded 8 threes on 18 attempts, with their opponents shooting 44% from deep. They also sent the opposition to the free-throw line 20 times, where they converted 14 free throws, a 70% success rate. Morehead State gave up 7 offensive rebounds in the game.
Is a Home Win Possible for the Trojans?
Little Rock Trojans Recent Game/Games
The Trojans fell to 7-6 on the season after a 95-86 road loss to Tennessee State on Saturday. Little Rock entered the game as +1 underdogs and didn’t cover the spread. The total points of 181 far exceeded the O/U line of 139.5.
Little Rock trailed 44-32 at halftime but put up 54 points in the 2nd half. However, they allowed 51 points in the 2nd half, which prevented them from making a comeback.
Ante Beljan’s 33-point, 11-rebound performance powered Little Rock to 86 points in their last game, as he shot 57.9% from the field. Ronald Jessamy was also efficient, hitting 77.8% of his shots and grabbing 12 boards.
Travis Harper II added 20 points, connecting on 4 of 10 from deep, while Johnathan Lawson contributed 16 points and 6 assists despite shooting just 29.4%. The Trojans shot 44.1% overall, 30% from three, and 66.7% from the free-throw line, with 16 offensive rebounds and 13 assists.
Despite Little Rock’s defensive struggles, they sent their opponents to the line 38 times, where they converted 29 free throws for 76%. The Trojans also allowed 14 offensive rebounds in the game.