Thursday’s contest features the Morehead State Eagles (14-9, 9-3 OVC) and the Southeast Missouri State Redhawks (13-10, 8-4 OVC) facing off at Ellis T. Johnson Arena in what should be a close matchup, with a projected 71-70 win for Morehead State according to our computer prediction. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on February 6.

According to our computer prediction, Southeast Missouri State is projected to cover the spread (2.5) versus Morehead State. The two sides are expected to go over the 134.5 total.

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Morehead State vs. Southeast Missouri State Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, February 6, 2025
• 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 -2.5
• Point total: 134.5
• Moneyline (to win): Morehead State -170, Southeast Missouri State +138

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Morehead State vs. Southeast Missouri State Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Morehead State 71, Southeast Missouri State 70

Spread & Total Prediction for Morehead State vs. Southeast Missouri State

• Pick ATS: Southeast Missouri State (+2.5)
• Pick OU: Over (134.5)

Morehead State has put together an 11-9-0 record against the spread this season, while Southeast Missouri State is 12-8-0. The Eagles have a 7-13-0 record hitting the over, while games involving the Redhawks have a record of 12-8-0 when it comes to hitting the over. The teams average 143 points per game, 8.5 more points than this matchup’s total. Morehead State is 5-5 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its last 10 contests, while Southeast Missouri State has gone 5-5 against the spread and 6-4 overall.

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Morehead State Performance Insights

• The Eagles have a +6 scoring differential, putting up 68.4 points per game (313th in college basketball) and giving up 68.1 (76th in college basketball).
• The 34.7 rebounds per game Morehead State averages rank 61st in the nation, and are 5.4 more than the 29.3 its opponents record per contest.
• Morehead State connects on 5.9 three-pointers per game (337th in college basketball), while its opponents have made 6.6 on average.
• The Eagles rank 277th in college basketball by averaging 91.9 points per 100 possessions on offense, and defensively are 162nd in college basketball, allowing 91.6 points per 100 possessions.
• Morehead State has come up short in the turnover battle by 1.2 turnovers per game, committing 10.7 (114th in college basketball action) while forcing 9.5 (334th in college basketball).

Southeast Missouri State Performance Insights

• The Redhawks put up 74.6 points per game (176th in college basketball) while giving up 68.7 per contest (91st in college basketball). They have a +135 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 5.9 points per game.
• Southeast Missouri State is 214th in the nation at 31.7 rebounds per game. That’s similar to the 32.6 its opponents average.
• Southeast Missouri State connects on 1.7 more threes per contest than the opposition, 7.2 (240th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 5.5.
• Southeast Missouri State has committed 2.7 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 10.2 (74th in college basketball) while forcing 12.9 (73rd in college basketball).

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