Morehead State vs Illinois Game Projections

Morehead State Eagles

Morehead State

26W-8L

#14 Seed East Bracket

#1 Ohio Valley

Morehead State Eagles

March 21, 2024

02:10PM EST

Odds: 145.5 o/u

Illinois

26W-8L

#3 Seed East Bracket

#2 Big Ten

Illinois Fighting Illini
Illinois Fighting Illini

Alright, sports fans, it’s time to buckle up and prepare for an epic clash as the Morehead State Eagles prepare to swoop down on the Illinois Fighting Illini in a game that promises to be as electric as a lightning storm! The clock is ticking down to a 02:10 PM EST tipoff, and the buzz in the air is palpable. The Eagles, soaring high with a line at 12.0, are ready to take on the Fighting Illini, who are punching in with a line at -12.0. The over/under is hovering at a tantalizing 145.5, reflecting the high stakes of this showdown. Both teams have been on a hot streak recently, tearing up their respective conferences and leaving opponents in their wake. As we gear up for this epic battle, remember, when Eagles and Illini clash, it’s not just a game, it’s a sky-high brawl with earth-shaking consequences. So, get ready for a game that’s sure to make feathers fly and spirits soar!

Game Breakdown

Game Time: March 21, 2024 02:10PM EST
Venue: CHI Health Center Omaha

Vegas Odds

MOREST ML ILL ML Over/Under Line
Open +525 -800 147.5 12.0/-12.0
Recent +280 -360 145.5 10.5/-10.5
Difference -245 +440 -2.0

Team Performance

morest Team Logo
LAST 10
7W-3L
AWAY
11W-7L

26.3% Win Probability

illinois.svg Team Logo
LAST 10
8W-2L
HOME
20W-3L

73.7% Win Probability

Eagles Vs Over/Under

Fighting Illini Vs Over/Under

Eagles Recent Games

Date vsOpp Result Conf Seed Shots
03/09 vs UALR 69-49W #2 NIT 50
03/08 vs UT MAR 84-75W #3 NIT 70
03/07 @ SIUE 78-59W #5 NIT 54
03/02 @ LINWOD 67-49W #9 NIT 53
02/29 @ SEMO 72-50W #8 NIT 45
02/22 vs W ILL 78-57W #2 NIT 63
02/20 @ S IND 73-80L #10 NIT 51
02/17 vs UT MAR 82-88L #3 NIT 62
02/15 vs UALR 68-69L #2 NIT 58
02/10 @ E ILL 69-57W #6 NIT 44

Fighting Illini Recent Games

Date vsOpp Result Conf Seed Shots
03/17 @ WISC 93-61W #5 #5 57
03/16 @ NEB 98-87W #4 #8 69
03/15 @ OHIOST 77-73W #6 NIT 62
03/10 vs IOWA 73-61W #9 NIT 63
03/05 @ PURDUE 71-77L #1 #1 55
03/02 vs WISC 91-83W #5 #5 56
02/28 @ MINN 105-97W #10 NIT 62
02/24 @ IOWA 95-85W #9 NIT 63
02/21 vs PENNST 89-90L #12 NIT 64
02/17 vs MD 85-76W #11 NIT 50

Team Player Stats

Morehead State Eagles Pos Height Weight Min Pts Reb Ast Stl Blk
SF 6’7″ 230lb 30.7 20.8 9.8 2.2 1.3 1.0
G 6’5″ 195lb 27.5 15.4 6.0 2.3 1.0 0.3
PG 6’3″ 195lb 31.4 10.0 3.1 6.2 1.3 0.2
G 6’5″ 200lb 28.6 12.5 4.4 1.3 0.7 0.2
F 6’7″ 205lb 23.4 7.6 5.3 1.4 0.7 1.1
F 7’0″ 240lb 19.1 5.1 5.0 0.7 0.3 1.2
G 6’4″ 190lb 13.3 4.6 0.9 1.7 0.7 0.3
C 6’9″ 260lb 9.4 2.5 2.1 0.2 0.2 0.5
G 6’4″ 200lb 12.4 2.3 1.3 0.7 0.3 0.2
G 6’3″ 185lb 6.7 2.3 1.1 0.2 0.1 0.2
G 6’1″ 200lb 1.5 0.5 0.1 0.0 0.0 0.0
Illinois Fighting Illini Pos Height Weight Min Pts Reb Ast Stl Blk
G 6’6″ 215lb 27.9 23.0 4.2 2.1 0.9 0.9
PF 6’10” 215lb 27.3 12.4 6.4 2.7 1.5 1.1
F 6’6″ 215lb 29.2 16.0 5.1 3.7 0.3 0.4
SF 6’8″ 220lb 21.3 10.0 6.3 0.3 0.3 0.3
G 6’6″ 200lb 19.5 6.7 5.5 2.1 0.5 0.4
G 6’4″ 180lb 17.2 6.1 3.0 1.1 0.4 0.1
SG 6’7″ 210lb 17.7 5.8 3.6 0.6 0.3 0.1
F 6’9″ 270lb 8.0 5.8 3.6 0.2 0.1 0.5
F 6’8″ 225lb 6.4 2.2 2.3 0.4 0.2 0.1
G 6’1″ 165lb 5.7 2.4 1.0 0.4 0.1 0.1
PG 6’1″ 160lb 6.4 1.7 0.9 0.7 0.1 0.0
G 6’3″ 160lb 1.8 0.4 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0
G 6’2″ 190lb 1.2 0.2 0.2 0.0 0.0 0.0

Eagles Defense vs

Position Pts Reb Ast Overall vs CBB
F #16 #7 #13 #12 -37.9%
G #267 #281 #24 #164 -7.2%

Fighting Illini Defense vs

Position Pts Reb Ast Overall vs CBB
F #333 #288 #264 #329 15.8%
G #344 #275 #334 #338 22.5%
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Offense Comparison

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Points per Game
75.3
84.2
Rebounds per Game
38.6
39.9
Assists per Game
14.7
12.9
Shots per Game
57.6
62.2
3-Pointers Made per Game
9.1
8.0
Free Throw Percentage per Game
70.5
74.5
2-Pt Percentage per Game
55.4
54.1
3-Pt Percentage per Game
36.1
35.2
Turnovers per Game
11.9
10.7
Plus/Minus per Game
14.0
11.6
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Defense Comparison

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Points Allowed per Game
62.4
73.7
Rebounds Allowed per Game
29.4
31.6
Shots Allowed per Game
57.2
64.0
Fouls per Game
15.8
15.4
Steals per Game
5.7
4.1
Blocks per Game
4.6
3.4

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