Southeast Missouri State Redhawks vs Morehead State Eagles Betting Pick & Prediction 2/29/24

Don’t miss out on the NCAA showdown between the Redhawks and Eagles. The game is starting at 7:30 ET on ESPN+, and it’s hosted by the Eagles at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in Morehead, KY. Get ready to place your bets! The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 139.5 points, and Morehead State is favored by -18.5 to win at home against Southeast Missouri State.

SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS VS MOREHEAD STATE EAGLES BETTING PICK

The Pick: Southeast Missouri State Redhawks +18.5

This game will be played at Ellis T. Johnson Arena at 7:30 ET on Thursday, February 29th.

WHY BET THE SOUTHEAST MISSOURI STATE REDHAWKS:

• We have this one finishing with a projected score of 75-70 in favor of the Eagles.
• Even though we have Morehead State winning straight-up, we like Southeast Missouri State at +18.5.
• The over/under is currently sitting at 139.5 points, and we like the over with a projected 145 points.

Can Southeast Missouri State Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?

After losing their fifth straight game, Southeast Missouri State will look to get back on track as they take on Morehead State. So far this season, the Redhawks have gone 8-21 and 3-13 in Ohio Valley Conference play.

On the road, Southeast Missouri State has yet to win a game, going 0-13. Their average scoring margin on the road is -15.9 points per game. In their last game, the Redhawks lost to UT Martin by a score of 82-72.

As the underdog, Southeast Missouri State has gone 6-14 vs. the spread this season. On the road, they have an ATS mark of 4-9 and their last three road games vs. the spread is 1-2.

This season, the over/under record for Southeast Missouri State games is 9-15-1. So far, the average scoring total in their games is 141.6 points. Today’s over/under line of 139.5 is lower than the average OU line in their games this year (145.2). Over their last three games, their games have averaged 150 points per game.

The Redhawks’ offense wrapped up their last game with 72 points, aligning closely with their current season average of 67.5 points per contest. Leading the team in scoring was Rob Martin with 17 points. Evan Eursher also added 15 points for the Redhawks.

Coming into today’s game, the Southeast Missouri State defense is giving up an average of 73.8 points per contest. In their previous game vs. UT Martin, the Skyhawks finished with a field goal percentage of 35% and a total of 82 points vs. Southeast Missouri State.

Can the Eagles Secure a Win at Home?

The Morehead State Eagles will be looking to build on their 21-8 record when they take on the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks. Morehead State is currently favored by 18.5 points and has gone 14-4 as the favorite this season.

At home, Morehead State has gone 8-1, and they have gone 9-7 on the road. In their last game, they defeated Western Illinois by a score of 78-57, and over their last ten games at home, they have gone 9-1.

Morehead State has an overall ATS record of 16-8-1 this season, including a home ATS mark of 7-2. Over their last 10 games as the favorite, the Eagles have gone 5-5 vs. the spread.

Morehead State’s over/under record this season is 13-12 and the average scoring total in their games is 139.1 points. Today’s over/under line of 139.5 is similar to their average OU line of 137.2. Over their last three games, the average scoring total is 152 points and their over/under record in those games is 3-0.

In their recent matchup, the Morehead State offense ended with 78 points against Western Illinois. They finished with an overall field goal percentage of 47.6% and made 10 threes. The Morehead State offense has been looking to get up shots from outside so far this season, averaging 26 three-point attempts per contest. Overall, they have connected on 35% of their looks from outside this season.

Morehead State’s defense has been playing well, ranking 12th nationally, with 63.4 points allowed per game. In their previous game vs. Western Illinois, the Leathernecks finished with a field goal percentage of 30% and a total of 57 points vs. Morehead State.