OVC opponents square off when the SIU-Edwardsville Cougars (9-5, 2-1 OVC) host the Morehead State Eagles (6-8, 2-1 OVC) at Sam M. Vadalabene Center, beginning at 4:30 p.m. ET on Saturday, January 3, 2026. The Eagles are 5.5-point underdogs in the game. The matchup has an over/under of 134.5.
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SIU-Edwardsville Cover -5.5 vs Morehead State -115
SIU-Edwardsville vs. Morehead State betting lines
- SIU-Edwardsville moneyline odds to win: -261
- Morehead State moneyline odds to win: +210
- Spread: SIU-Edwardsville (-5.5)
- Total: 134.5
SIU-Edwardsville statistics, trends and more
As the home team
- SIU-Edwardsville has covered the spread in a lower percentage of its home games than away games. It has covered zero times in three games at home, and it has covered four times in seven games when playing on the road.
- The Cougars have gone over the over/under in one of three home games (33.3%). They’ve fared better in away games, topping the total in three of seven matchups (42.9%).
- As a moneyline favorite, SIU-Edwardsville has won a lower percentage of its home games (.333) compared to away games (.500).
Last season stats
- At 71.6 points scored per game and 66.5 points conceded last season, the Cougars were 243rd in college basketball on offense and 35th on defense.
- Last season, SIU-Edwardsville was 53rd in the country in rebounds (34.4 per game) and 233rd in rebounds allowed (32.0).
- The Cougars were 174th in the country in assists (13.6 per game) last season.
SIU-Edwardsville betting records this season
- ATS Record: 5-6-0 (Home: 0-3-0; Away: 4-3-0)
- ATS Record When Favored by 5.5+: 1-4-0 (As Favorite: 2-6-0; As Underdog: 3-0-0)
- O-U-P: 5-6-0 (Home: 1-2-0; Away: 3-4-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 4-4 (Home: 1-2; Away: 2-2)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 2-1 (Home: 0-0; Away: 2-1)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 44.6 (237th in nation) | 39.3 (32nd) | 34.9 (103rd) | 30.2 (138th) | 13.4 (250th) | 10.9 (125th) |
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Morehead State statistics, trends and more
As the away team
- In 2025-26 against the spread, Morehead State has a better winning percentage at home (1.000, 1-0-0 record) than away (.333, 3-6-0).
- In terms of the over/under, Eagles games have finished over more often at home (one of one, 100%) than on the road (two of nine, 22.2%).
Last season stats
- The Eagles put up just 66.1 points per game (14th-worst in college basketball) last season, but they played more consistently at the other end of the court, where they allowed 68.7 points per game (74th-ranked).
- Last year Morehead State averaged 33.3 rebounds per game (96th-ranked in college basketball) and gave up 29.5 rebounds per contest (70th-ranked).
- The Eagles delivered 11.5 dimes per game, which ranked them 319th in the country.
Morehead State betting records this season
- ATS Record: 4-7-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 3-6-0)
- ATS Record When Underdog by 5.5+: 2-5-0 (As Favorite: 1-1-0; As Underdog: 3-6-0)
- O-U-P: 4-7-0 (Home: 1-0-0; Away: 2-7-0)
- Record When Moneyline Favorite: 2-0 (Home: 1-0; Away: 0-0)
- Record When Moneyline Underdog: 1-8 (Home: 0-0; Away: 1-8)
| Field Goal % | Opp. Field Goal % | Rebounds | Opp. Rebounds | Assists | Turnovers |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 45.9 (160th in nation) | 44.5 (243rd) | 35.1 (93rd) | 32.3 (243rd) | 14.4 (183rd) | 12.6 (261st) |
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