Louisville Cardinals vs Morehead State Eagles Matchup

Read on to get betting odds and analysis in our Morehead State vs Louisville NCAA Basketball prediction and preview and see who we think will win and cover the spread in Louisville.

Morehead State vs Louisville Prediction

Looking to win big? The Eagles and Cardinals face off at 7:00 ET on ACC. The Cardinals are hosting the game at KFC Yum! Center in Louisville, KY. The over/under line for this matchup is currently at 147.5 points, and Louisville is favored by -21.5 at home against Morehead State.

Morehead State vs. Louisville Matchup At A Glance

  • Sport: NCAAB
  • Teams: Morehead State Eagles at Louisville Cardinals
  • Where: Louisville at KFC Yum! Center
  • Date: Monday, November 4th
  • Betting Odds LOU -21.5, MHST +1420 | LOU -4106 O/U 147.5

Eagles Preview: Does Morehead State Have What it Takes on the Road?

Morehead State Eagles Records

Morehead State finished last season with a 22-8 overall record, going 17-4 in Ohio Valley Conference play. At home, they were dominant, posting an 11-1 record with a +12.8 average scoring margin. On the road, they went 11-7, with a +2.8 margin.

Against the spread, the Eagles were 19-10, including a 15-8 mark when favored. They were favored in 23 games, going 19-4 straight-up. Their O/U record was 15-15, with their games averaging 138.1 points per game.

Eagles Offense Breakdown

Morehead State Eagles Offense Stats

Last season, the Eagles averaged 75.5 points per game, ranking 358th in possessions per game with 60.9. They were 74th in field goal percentage at 47% and 51st in effective field goal percentage at 55%. Morehead State shot 56% on two-pointers, ranking 37th nationally.

The Eagles made 9.4 threes per game, ranking 30th, on 26 attempts per game (34th), shooting 36% from beyond the arc. They averaged 12.1 made free throws per game, placing 293rd.

Morehead State Eagles Top Returning Offensive Players

Tyler Brelsford: G
  • Games: 33 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 6.8 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.6 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 2.3 (Last Year)
Dieonte Miles: F
  • Games: 31 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 5.1 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 0.7 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 5 (Last Year)

Eagles Team Defense

Morehead State was one of the top defensive teams in the nation last season, allowing just 62.8 points per game, which ranked 10th in the country. They also held opponents to 26.8% shooting from beyond the arc, placing them 40th in 3-point defense. The Eagles gave up 16.4 free throws per game, ranking 85th nationally.

In terms of defensive stats, Morehead State averaged 5.9 steals per game, ranking 273rd in the nation. They were much better in blocked shots, averaging 4.7 per game, which was 34th in the country.

Cardinals Preview: Will the Cardinals Defense Show Up at Home?

Louisville Cardinals Records

Louisville ended last season with an 8-24 overall record, including a 3-18 mark in ACC play. At home, they went 7-13, with an average scoring margin of -3.8 points per game. On the road, they struggled, finishing 1-11 and losing by an average of 12.6 points per game.

Against the spread, the Cardinals were 10-21, and they were .500 (6-6) in road games. As the favorite, they went 6-3 straight-up, but they were just 3-5 ATS. They were 2-21 as the underdog and 7-16 ATS. Their average over/under line was 147.8 points, and they had a 17-15 O/U record, with their games averaging 151.1 points.

Cardinals Offense Breakdown

Louisville Cardinals Offense Stats

Louisville averaged 72 points per game last season, ranking 129th in possessions per game (68.8). They struggled with shooting, finishing 284th in field goal percentage (43%) and 336th in effective field goal percentage (48%). The Cardinals made 5.5 three-pointers per game, ranking 337th, and shot 30% from beyond the arc, placing 374th.

The Cardinals were 30th in free throws made per game (16.6). They shot 49% on two-pointers, ranking 283rd. Louisville attempted 17.8 threes per game, ranking 326th.

Louisville Cardinals Top Returning Offensive Players

Terrence Edwards Jr.: G-F
  • Games: 34 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 17.4 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 3.5 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 4.4 (Last Year)
Reyne Smith: G
  • Games: 34 (Last Year)
  • PPG: 12.8 (Last Year)
  • Assists: 1.7 (Last Year)
  • Rebounds: 2.1 (Last Year)

Cardinals Team Defense

Louisville struggled defensively last season, allowing 79.1 points per game, which ranked 318th in the nation. Opponents shot 36.4% from beyond the arc against them, placing the Cardinals 422nd in 3-point defense. They also gave up 19.9 free throws per game, ranking 240th in that category.

In terms of defensive playmaking, Louisville averaged 5.4 steals per game, ranking 311th nationally. They also blocked 2.6 shots per game, which was 306th in the country.

Eagles vs Cardinals Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis

  • Although Morehead State has a straight up record of 2-1 in their last three road games, they have not held up as well vs. the spread going 1-2. The team averaged 74 points per game in these games.
  • In their last ten games at home, the Cardinals have a straight up record of 1-9 while going 5-5 vs. the spread. The team averaged 70 points per game in this stretch.
  • The Eagles have played well in their last five games as the betting underdog, going 3-2 straight up and 4-1 against the spread.
  • Against the spread, the Cardinals have put together of 2-2-1 in their last five games as the betting favorite. In these same games, they went 3-2 straight up.

Morehead State vs Louisville Prediction & Free Pick

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