Who's Playing

Morehead State @ Belmont

Current Records: Morehead State 19-6; Belmont 20-5

What to Know

The Belmont Bruins haven't won a game against the Morehead State Eagles since Feb. 13 of last year, but they'll be looking to end the drought on Thursday. The Bruins and Morehead State will face off in an Ohio Valley battle at 8 p.m. ET at Curb Event Center. Both teams seek to continue their momentum from their previous wins.

While not quite a landslide, the contest between Belmont and the Austin Peay Governors on Monday was still a pretty decisive one as Belmont wrapped it up with a 72-58 win at home.

Meanwhile, Morehead State made easy work of Austin Peay on Saturday and carried off a 77-52 victory.

Belmont is the favorite in this one, with an expected 9.5-point margin of victory. They have failed bettors playing the spread in their past two games, so buyers beware.

The wins brought the Bruins up to 20-5 and the Eagles to 19-6. Two numbers to keep in mind before tip-off: Belmont ranks 28th in college basketball when it comes to steals per game, with 8.8 on average. Less enviably, Morehead State has allowed their opponents an average of 7.8 steals per game, the 19th most in college basketball. In other words, they will need to work extra hard to take care of the ball.

How To Watch

  • When: Thursday at 8 p.m. ET
  • Where: Curb Event Center -- Nashville, Tennessee
  • Follow: CBS Sports App
  • Ticket Cost: $25.20

Odds

The Bruins are a big 9.5-point favorite against the Eagles, according to the latest college basketball odds.

The oddsmakers had a good feel for the line for this one, as the game opened with the Bruins as a 10-point favorite.

Over/Under: -112

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Series History

Belmont have won ten out of their last 14 games against Morehead State.

  • Jan 20, 2022 - Morehead State 83 vs. Belmont 74
  • Mar 06, 2021 - Morehead State 86 vs. Belmont 71
  • Feb 27, 2021 - Morehead State 89 vs. Belmont 82
  • Feb 13, 2021 - Belmont 73 vs. Morehead State 58
  • Feb 20, 2020 - Belmont 80 vs. Morehead State 67
  • Jan 18, 2020 - Belmont 77 vs. Morehead State 59
  • Feb 09, 2019 - Belmont 96 vs. Morehead State 86
  • Jan 10, 2019 - Belmont 77 vs. Morehead State 60
  • Feb 17, 2018 - Belmont 108 vs. Morehead State 65
  • Feb 03, 2018 - Belmont 83 vs. Morehead State 73
  • Feb 18, 2017 - Belmont 89 vs. Morehead State 73
  • Jan 12, 2017 - Belmont 84 vs. Morehead State 78
  • Feb 13, 2016 - Morehead State 78 vs. Belmont 77
  • Feb 04, 2016 - Belmont 73 vs. Morehead State 67