Saturday’s game between the Morehead State Eagles (11-7, 6-1 OVC) and the Lindenwood Lions (8-10, 3-4 OVC) at Ellis T. Johnson Arena has a projected final score of 71-68 based on our computer prediction, with Morehead State taking home the win. Tipoff is at 3:30 PM ET on January 18.

According to our computer prediction, Lindenwood should cover the spread, which is listed at 6.5. The two teams are projected to exceed the 135.5 over/under.

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Morehead State vs. Lindenwood Game Info & Odds

• Date: Saturday, January 18, 2025
• Time: 3:30 PM ET
• TV: ESPN+
• Live stream: Watch this game on ESPN+
• Where: Morehead, Kentucky
• Venue: Ellis T. Johnson Arena
• Line: Morehead State -6.5
• Point total: 135.5
• Moneyline (to win): Morehead State -310, Lindenwood +240

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Morehead State vs. Lindenwood Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Morehead State 71, Lindenwood 68

Spread & Total Prediction for Morehead State vs. Lindenwood

• Pick ATS: Lindenwood (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (135.5)

Morehead State has a 9-6-0 record against the spread so far this season compared to Lindenwood, who is 6-9-0 ATS. A total of four out of the Eagles’ games this season have hit the over, and nine of the Lions’ games have gone over. The two teams average 141.5 points per game, 6.0 more points than this matchup’s total. Over the last 10 contests, Morehead State has a 7-3 record against the spread while going 7-3 overall. Lindenwood has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall in its last 10 matches.

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Morehead State Performance Insights

• The Eagles score 68.6 points per game (316th in college basketball) and allow 68.6 (96th in college basketball) for a 0 scoring differential overall.
• Morehead State is 48th in the country at 35.6 rebounds per game. That’s 5.8 more than the 29.8 its opponents average.
• Morehead State knocks down 5.7 three-pointers per game (345th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.7 on average.
• The Eagles rank 291st in college basketball with 90.6 points scored per 100 possessions, and 156th in college basketball defensively with 90.6 points conceded per 100 possessions.
• Morehead State loses the turnover battle by 1.3 per game, committing 11.2 (148th in college basketball) while its opponents average 9.9.

Lindenwood Performance Insights

• The Lions are outscoring opponents by 3.2 points per game, with a +58 scoring differential overall. They put up 72.9 points per game (234th in college basketball) and allow 69.7 per outing (121st in college basketball).
• Lindenwood ranks 118th in the country at 33.8 rebounds per game. That’s 1.4 more than the 32.4 its opponents average.
• Lindenwood connects on 6.2 three-pointers per game (321st in college basketball) while shooting 29.9% from deep (330th in college basketball). It is making 1.9 fewer threes than its opponents, who drain 8.1 per game at 33.7%.
• Lindenwood has won the turnover battle on average this season, committing 12.6 per game (280th in college basketball) while forcing 15 (24th in college basketball).

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