Lindenwood vs. Morehead State betting: College basketball preview for Jan. 31

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The Morehead State Eagles (12-10, 8-3 OVC) are underdogs (+1.5) as they attempt to extend a four-game win streak when they host the Lindenwood Lions (13-9, 7-4 OVC) at 3:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 31, 2026 at Ellis T. Johnson Arena. The matchup airs on ESPN+. The matchup has a point total of 150.5.

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Lindenwood Cover -1.5 vs Morehead State -107

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Lindenwood vs. Morehead State betting lines

  • Lindenwood moneyline odds to win: -122
  • Morehead State moneyline odds to win: +102
  • Spread: Lindenwood (-1.5)
  • Total: 150.5

Lindenwood statistics, trends and more

As the away team

  • Lindenwood has done a better job covering the spread at home (4-3-0) than it has in road tilts (5-6-0).
  • The Lions have eclipsed the over/under more consistently at home, hitting the over in five of seven home matchups (71.4%). In away games, they have hit the over in five of 11 games (45.5%).
  • At home, Lindenwood has won more often as a moneyline favorite, posting a record of 5-2 (.714). On the road, it is 2-1 (.667) as a moneyline favorite.

Recent trends

  • The Lions have seen a downturn in scoring recently, racking up 75.2 points per game in their last 10 contests, 5.1 points fewer than the 80.3 they’ve scored this season.
  • Lindenwood’s defense has been less stingy as of late, as the team has given up 73.1 points per game over its past 10 compared to the 72.3 points per game its opponents are averaging on the season.
  • The Lions are trending down from deep during their last 10 outings, making 5.0 threes per game and shooting 27.0% from long range in comparison to their season-long averages of 5.8 makes and 30.0% from distance in the 2025-26 season.

Lindenwood betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-3-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Favored by 1.5+: 7-3-0 (As Favorite: 7-3-0; As Underdog: 3-6-0)
  • O-U-P: 11-8-0 (Home: 5-2-0; Away: 5-6-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 8-3 (Home: 5-2; Away: 2-1)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-6 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-6)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.8 (94th in nation) 41.9 (77th) 35.5 (50th) 32.4 (258th) 15.4 (100th) 13.2 (330th)

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Morehead State statistics, trends and more

As the home team

  • This season, Morehead State is 4-2-0 at home against the spread (.667 winning percentage). Away, it is 6-6-0 ATS (.500).
  • In terms of the over/under, Eagles games have gone over four of six times at home (66.7%), and five of 12 on the road (41.7%).
  • As moneyline underdogs, the Eagles have won a higher percentage of games at home (1-1) than away (3-9).

Recent trends

  • The Eagles have performed better offensively over their previous 10 games, putting up 77.8 points per contest, 1.4 more than their season average of 76.4.
  • While Morehead State is allowing 76.5 points per game in 2025-26, it has improved that mark over its last 10 games, allowing 73.3 points per contest.
  • Over their previous 10 games, the Eagles are sinking 6.3 three-pointers per game, 0.1 more than their season average (6.2). They also own a higher three-point percentage over their past 10 games (35.2%) compared to their season average (33.5%).

Morehead State betting records this season

  • ATS Record: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 6-6-0)
  • ATS Record When Underdog by 1.5+: 7-7-0 (As Favorite: 3-2-0; As Underdog: 7-7-0)
  • O-U-P: 10-9-0 (Home: 4-2-0; Away: 5-7-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Favorite: 5-0 (Home: 4-0; Away: 0-0)
  • Record When Moneyline Underdog: 4-10 (Home: 1-1; Away: 3-9)
Field Goal % Opp. Field Goal % Rebounds Opp. Rebounds Assists Turnovers
46.2 (129th in nation) 44.6 (225th) 34.3 (93rd) 30.5 (143rd) 14.5 (154th) 11.9 (246th)
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