Thursday’s game at Ellis T. Johnson Arena has the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (18-9, 11-5 OVC) going head to head against the Morehead State Eagles (14-13, 9-7 OVC) at 7:30 PM ET (on February 20). Our computer prediction projects a narrow 70-67 victory for SIU-Edwardsville, so expect a competitive matchup.

According to our computer prediction, SIU-Edwardsville is projected to cover the point spread (2.5) against Morehead State. The two sides are expected to exceed the 130.5 over/under.

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SIU-Edwardsville vs. Morehead State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 20, 2025
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Morehead, Kentucky
• Venue: Ellis T. Johnson Arena
• Line: SIU-Edwardsville -2.5
• Point total: 130.5
• Moneyline (to win): SIU-Edwardsville -152, Morehead State +124

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SIU-Edwardsville vs. Morehead State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  SIU-Edwardsville 70, Morehead State 67

Spread & Total Prediction for SIU-Edwardsville vs. Morehead State

• Pick ATS: SIU-Edwardsville (-2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (130.5)

SIU-Edwardsville’s record against the spread so far this season is 14-10-0, and Morehead State’s is 11-13-0. A total of 10 out of the Cougars’ games this season have hit the over, and nine of the Eagles’ games have gone over. The two teams score 140 points per game, 9.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the past 10 contests, SIU-Edwardsville has a 5-5 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. Morehead State has gone 2-8 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 matches.

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SIU-Edwardsville Performance Insights

• The Cougars average 72.9 points per game (215th in college basketball) while giving up 65.7 per outing (35th in college basketball). They have a +194 scoring differential overall and outscore opponents by 7.2 points per game.
• SIU-Edwardsville wins the rebound battle by 2.8 boards on average. It records 34.9 rebounds per game, which ranks 53rd in college basketball, while its opponents pull down 32.1 per outing.
• SIU-Edwardsville hits 7.8 three-pointers per game (168th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 7.6 on average.
• The Cougars average 93.6 points per 100 possessions (241st in college basketball), while allowing 84.4 points per 100 possessions (17th in college basketball).
• SIU-Edwardsville has come out ahead in the turnover battle by 2.2 turnovers per game, committing 10.5 (105th in college basketball action) while forcing 12.7 (83rd in college basketball).

Morehead State Performance Insights

• The Eagles have a -55 scoring differential, falling short by 2.1 points per game. They’re putting up 67.1 points per game, 338th in college basketball, and are giving up 69.2 per outing to rank 101st in college basketball.
• Morehead State ranks 82nd in the country at 33.9 rebounds per game. That’s 4.6 more than the 29.3 its opponents average.
• Morehead State connects on 5.9 three-pointers per game (338th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.8. It shoots 31.2% from deep, and its opponents shoot 34.6%.
• Morehead State has committed 1.4 more turnovers than its opponents, averaging 11.0 (155th in college basketball) while forcing 9.6 (332nd in college basketball).

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