Morehead State Eagles vs Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles NCAA Basketball Betting Pick & Prediction 12/31/24
Planning on watching today’s Eagles and Screaming Eagles game? Catch the action at Screaming Eagles Arena in Evansville, IN, as the Screaming Eagles hosts this showdown at 8:30 ET on ESPN+. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 140 points, and Southern Indiana is favored by -1.5 to win at home against Morehead State.
MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES VS SOUTHERN INDIANA SCREAMING EAGLES BETTING PICK
The Pick: Morehead State Eagles +1.5
This game will be played at Screaming Eagles Arena at 8:30 ET on Tuesday, December 31st.
WHY BET THE MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES:
- We have this one finishing with a projected score of 83-67 in favor of the Eagles.
- Not only will Morehead State pick up the win, but look for them to cover at +1.5.
- The over/under is currently sitting at 140 points, and we like the over with a projected 150 points.
Will Morehead State Secure A Victory as Road Underdogs?
Morehead State improved to 4-6 on the season with a 74-68 win over Tennessee State on Saturday, December 21st. Playing at home, the Eagles were favored by 3.5 points and covered the spread with the victory.
Leading 32-30 at halftime, Morehead State scored 42 points in the 2nd half while allowing 38. The total points for the game were 142, falling short of the 146.5 O/U line.
Morehead State put up 74 points in their latest game, despite shooting just 38.7% from the field and 27.8% from three-point range. Their effective field goal percentage was 41.9%, and they hit 67.7% of their free throws, going 21-for-31 from the line.
Kenny White Jr. led the way with 25 points and 17 rebounds, shooting 55.6% from the floor. Travis Harper II added 22 points, hitting 6 of 8 threes for a 75% shooting performance from deep.
Morehead State’s defense held their opponent to 68 points, allowing them to shoot 38% from the field. The Eagles gave up 19 two-point baskets on 44 attempts, a 43% shooting rate.
From beyond the arc, Morehead State’s defense limited their opponent to 5 threes on 18 attempts, a 27% success rate. They also sent the opposing team to the free-throw line 31 times, where they made 21, shooting 67%. The Eagles allowed 20 offensive rebounds.
Can the Screaming Eagles Live Up to the Hype at Home?
Southern Indiana Screaming Eagles Recent Game/Games
Southern Indiana’s season record dropped to 4-6 after a 77-46 loss to UT Martin on December 21st. The Screaming Eagles were -5.5 favorites at home but failed to cover the spread. The game’s total points of 123 fell short of the O/U line of 142.5.
Southern Indiana trailed 52-15 at halftime but showed some improvement in the 2nd half, outscoring UT Martin 31-25.
Southern Indiana’s offense struggled in their last game, managing just 46 points on 28.8% shooting from the field. Their effective field goal percentage was 31.8%, and they hit only 14.3% of their threes, going 4-for-28 from beyond the arc. At the free-throw line, they shot 50%, making 4 of 8 attempts.
They grabbed 15 offensive rebounds and recorded 9 assists. Tarence Guinyard led the way with 28 points, hitting 7 of 10 threes and shooting 55.6% overall. Josue Grullon added 20 points, connecting on 6 of 9 threes and shooting 58.3% from the field.
Southern Indiana’s defense held strong, giving up 77 points despite allowing 15 offensive rebounds. They limited their opponent to just 28% shooting from the field, with a 39% mark on two-pointers.
From beyond the arc, Southern Indiana’s defense was even more effective, as they held their opponent to 4/28 shooting, just 14%. The Screaming Eagles also sent them to the line 8 times, where they converted 4 free throws.