Thursday’s contest at Ellis T. Johnson Arena has the Morehead State Eagles (4-6, 0-0 OVC) taking on the UT Martin Skyhawks (4-7, 0-0 OVC) at 7:30 PM ET (on December 19). Our computer prediction projects a close 73-70 victory for Morehead State, so expect a tight matchup.

Based on our computer prediction, UT Martin projects to cover the 4.5-point spread in its matchup versus Morehead State. The over/under is currently listed at 145.5, and the two teams are projected to come in below that total.

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Morehead State vs. UT Martin Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, December 19, 2024
• Time: 7:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Morehead, Kentucky
• Venue: Ellis T. Johnson Arena
• Line: Morehead State -4.5
• Point total: 145.5
• Moneyline (to win): Morehead State -215, UT Martin +176

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Morehead State vs. UT Martin Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Morehead State 73, UT Martin 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Morehead State vs. UT Martin

• Pick ATS: UT Martin (+4.5)
• Pick OU: Under (145.5)

Morehead State has a 5-3-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to UT Martin, who is 3-5-0 ATS. Both the Eagles and the Skyhawks are 4-4-0 in terms of going over the point total in their games this season. The two teams score an average of 148.8 points per game, 3.3 more points than this matchup’s total.

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Morehead State Performance Insights

• The Eagles have been outscored by 4.2 points per game (scoring 69.4 points per game to rank 308th in college basketball while allowing 73.6 per outing to rank 246th in college basketball) and have a -42 scoring differential overall.
• Morehead State prevails in the rebound battle by an average of 3.5 boards. It is grabbing 33.9 rebounds per game (131st in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 30.4 per outing.
• Morehead State knocks down 5.8 three-pointers per game (340th in college basketball), 1.6 fewer than its opponents (7.4). It is shooting 30.4% from deep (304th in college basketball) while allowing opponents to shoot 31.4%.
• The Eagles rank 289th in college basketball with 90.5 points scored per 100 possessions, and 295th in college basketball defensively with 95.9 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Morehead State has lost the turnover battle by 1.7 turnovers per game, committing 11.6 (179th in college basketball action) while forcing 9.9 (324th in college basketball).

UT Martin Performance Insights

• The Skyhawks outscore opponents by 6.4 points per game (posting 79.4 points per game, 101st in college basketball, and giving up 73.0 per outing, 226th in college basketball) and have a +70 scoring differential.
• UT Martin comes out on top in the rebound battle by an average of 8.1 boards. It collects 40.8 rebounds per game (fifth in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 32.7.
• UT Martin connects on 9.5 three-pointers per game (60th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 9.1 on average.
• UT Martin forces 11.5 turnovers per game (224th in college basketball) while committing 12.4 (251st in college basketball).

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