Thursday’s game between the Morehead State Eagles (14-8, 9-2 OVC) and the Tennessee Tech Golden Eagles (10-11, 5-5 OVC) at Ellis T. Johnson Arena has a projected final score of 72-69 based on our computer prediction, with Morehead State taking home the win. Tipoff is at 7:30 PM ET on January 30.

Based on our computer prediction, Tennessee Tech projects to cover the 6.5-point spread in its matchup versus Morehead State. The over/under has been set at 139.5, and the two teams are projected to hit the over.

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Morehead State vs. Tennessee Tech Game Info & Odds

• Date: Thursday, January 30, 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 -6.5
• Point total: 139.5
• Moneyline (to win): Morehead State -290, Tennessee Tech +225

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Morehead State vs. Tennessee Tech Score Prediction

• Prediction:
  Morehead State 72, Tennessee Tech 69

Spread & Total Prediction for Morehead State vs. Tennessee Tech

• Pick ATS: Tennessee Tech (+6.5)
• Pick OU: Over (139.5)

Morehead State has an 11-8-0 record against the spread this season compared to Tennessee Tech, who is 8-11-0 ATS. The Eagles are 6-13-0 and the Golden Eagles are 11-8-0 in terms of hitting the over. The teams average 141.9 points per game, 2.4 more points than this matchup’s total. Morehead State is 6-4 against the spread and 8-2 overall over its last 10 contests, while Tennessee Tech has gone 5-5 against the spread and 5-5 overall.

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Morehead State Performance Insights

• The Eagles score 68.6 points per game (312th in college basketball) and allow 68 (79th in college basketball) for a +14 scoring differential overall.
• The 34.5 rebounds per game Morehead State averages rank 75th in the nation, and are 5.4 more than the 29.1 its opponents grab per contest.
• Morehead State connects on 6 three-pointers per game (335th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.5. It shoots 32.2% from deep while its opponents hit 32.4% from long range.
• The Eagles average 92.2 points per 100 possessions on offense (269th in college basketball), and give up 91.4 points per 100 possessions (164th in college basketball).
• Morehead State has lost the turnover battle by 1.1 turnovers per game, committing 10.7 (109th in college basketball play) while forcing 9.6 (334th in college basketball).

Tennessee Tech Performance Insights

• The Golden Eagles have been outscored by 2.1 points per game (posting 73.3 points per game, 217th in college basketball, while allowing 75.4 per outing, 282nd in college basketball) and have a -44 scoring differential.
• Tennessee Tech loses the rebound battle by 4.7 boards on average. It records 31.2 rebounds per game, 256th in college basketball, while its opponents grab 35.9.
• Tennessee Tech knocks down 9.8 three-pointers per game (35th in college basketball) at a 35.2% rate (110th in college basketball), compared to the 7.4 per game its opponents make, at a 32.4% rate.
• Tennessee Tech has committed 11.3 turnovers per game (167th in college basketball), 1.7 more than the 9.6 it forces (334th in college basketball).

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