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 securing the victory. Tipoff is at 3:30 PM ET on January 18.

Based on our computer prediction, Lindenwood is projected to cover the point spread (6.5) versus Morehead State. The two teams are expected to go over 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 -265, Lindenwood +210

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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 put together a 9-6-0 record against the spread this season, while Lindenwood is 6-9-0. 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 teams score an average of 141.5 points per game, 6.0 more points than this matchup’s total. Morehead State is 7-3 against the spread and 7-3 overall in its past 10 games, while Lindenwood has gone 5-5 against the spread and 4-6 overall.

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Morehead State Performance Insights

• The Eagles have a 0 scoring differential, putting up 68.6 points per game (316th in college basketball) and giving up 68.6 (96th in college basketball).
• Morehead State ranks 48th in the country at 35.6 rebounds per game. That’s 5.8 more than the 29.8 its opponents average.
• Morehead State makes 5.7 three-pointers per game (345th in college basketball) compared to its opponents’ 6.7. It shoots 31.0% from deep while its opponents hit 32.5% from long range.
• The Eagles’ 90.6 points per 100 possessions on offense rank 291st in college basketball, and the 90.6 points they allow per 100 possessions rank 156th in college basketball.
• Morehead State has lost the turnover battle on average this season, committing 11.2 per game (148th in college basketball action) while forcing 9.9 (330th in college basketball).

Lindenwood Performance Insights

• The Lions put up 72.9 points per game (234th in college basketball) while allowing 69.7 per outing (121st in college basketball). They have a +58 scoring differential and outscore opponents by 3.2 points per game.
• Lindenwood is 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) at a 29.9% rate (330th in college basketball), compared to the 8.1 per outing its opponents make, shooting 33.7% from deep.
• Lindenwood has committed 2.4 fewer turnovers than its opponents, averaging 12.6 (280th in college basketball) while forcing 15.0 (24th in college basketball).

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