Morehead State is 26-8 and 18-11-1 ATS and the Eagles are getting double digits in this matchup even though they are on a six-game win streak and sailed through the Ohio Valley Conference Tournament winning three games in three days capped by a 69-55 victory over Little Rock, which was down 32-27 at halftime and the game stayed UNDER by 10 points. Riley Minix led the Eagles with 26 points as they shot 50 percent and held the Trojans to 41 percent shooting. Morehead State has covered four straight as an underdog and Illinois is 0-4 ATS its past four NCAA Tournament games. The Eagles have focused on defense during the winning streak allowing only 58.7 points per game and they led the Ohio Valley Conference in points allowed with only 62.8 per game and in field goal percentage defense (.389). Take the points with Morehead State, and take the full game to go UNDER (Max Play).
This pick was released to clients on March 22, 2024 at 9:42AM ET.
CBB
Morehead State vs. Illinois
March 21, 2024
3:10 PM Eastern
1.5 units on Morehead State +11.5 (-110) (risk 1.5 to return 2.86)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
2 units on Game Total UNDER 146.5 -110 (risk 2 to return 3.82)
Result:
LOSS
LOSS
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